Here’s Why Hillary Clinton Chose Tim Kaine As Running Mate
The white-male-catholic trinity that is Tim Kaine will appeal to the conservatives who are iffy about Hillary.
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton announced her running mate for the position of Vice President – Tim Kaine.
While there were other choices like Senator Cory Booker and the more radical partnership that could have been, with Senator Elizabeth Warren, Kaine is not such a bad choice. He was one of Obama’s top choices in 2008 and has been endorsed by the White House for Hillary as well.
A friend to India, his state is among the top 10 with the largest Indian population and he is also an active member of the Senate India Caucus, which Clinton is a Co-Chair of. The Indian-Americans are happy with the nomination.
With plenty of experience in his kitty and the white-male-catholic trinity appealing to the conservatives who are iffy about Hillary, he seems to be a fitting choice for VP.
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