We’ve been talking up the fact that Hillary is one of the most qualified candidates to ever run for President, as a former Senator, Secretary of State, involved First Lady for 2 presidential terms. Here comes Tim Kaine, and check out his resume. This guy has qualifications for the VP slot that are incredible.
6 things to know about Tim Kaine
He’s held a lot of public offices
Kaine — who is now Virginia's junior senator — was previously the governor of the state. Prior to that, he served as lieutenant governor, mayor of Richmond and on the Richmond city council.
He is one of just 20 people to have served as a mayor, governor and U.S. senator. He was also head of the Democratic National Committee from 2009 to 2011.
So, his political resume looks like this:
1. Richmond City Council
2. Mayor of Richmond, VA
3. Lieutenant Governor of VA
4. Governor of Virginia
5. Senator of Virginia
6. National Party Chair of the DNC
His personal resume looks like this:
1. Lawyer: Kaine practiced law in Richmond for 17 years, specializing in fair housing law and representing clients discriminated against on the basis of race or disability.
2. He was a board member of the Virginia chapter of Housing Opportunities Made Equal
3. Adjunct professor: Kaine taught legal ethics as an adjunct Professor at the University of Richmond School of Law for 6 years.
4. He was a founding member of the Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness.
5. Missionary: Spent a year in Honduras as a Jesuit missionary
Committees:
1. Senate Armed Services Committee
2. Budget Committee
3. Foreign Relations Committee
4. Special Committee on Aging
Tim Kaine Committee Assignments
Seriously, I don’t remember any VP candidate in my 54 years with such an impressive resume, with such qualifications. Can we say “The most qualified VP candidate ever?” If not, very close to.
And, he gives a damn good speech with a lot of fire. Boring? Not anymore. If you haven’t seen it yet, here is Tim Kaine’s awesome speech from today in Miami, FL:
Daily Beast:
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