Archive for the 'Tim Kaine' Category
No Lame Vice Presidents
Posted on August 18, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Tim Kaine, running mates | Leave a Comment
This is what I’m saying:
Inciting further speculation that Virginia governor Tim Kaine would be named Sen. Barack Obama’s running mate, snickering reports from the Kaine household have indicated that the 50-year-old father of three has the experience and leadership qualities necessary to become vice president—assuming the position is vice president of being a total dork.
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Now I’m Convinced
Posted on July 29, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, gay marriage, running mates | Leave a Comment
Kathy G responds to the Tim Kaine speculation by pointing not only to his questionable record on choice, but to his abysmal record on gay marriage. The Virginia governor does not merely oppose gay marriage in the wishy-washy way we expect of Democrats trying to avoid a fight; he actively opposes civil unions and supported [...]
Trying To Find Out About Kaine And Abortion
Posted on July 29, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Tim Kaine, abortion, reproductive rights, running mates | Leave a Comment
First, a huge disclaimer: While reporters are seeing a lot of evidence pointing to Tim Kaine as Obama’s VP pick, I strongly doubt the senator has made his final choice yet (as do most of the reporters in question). I suspect 3-5 names are legitimately still in contention for Obama and the people he has [...]
Uh-Oh
Posted on July 28, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, reproductive rights, running mates | Leave a Comment
I spent all day reading about how Tim Kaine was at the top of Obama’s shortlist. I didn’t particularly care; I’ve never liked Kaine much, but I’ve never disliked him either; he’s just as good as most of Obama’s options (aside from a handful of choices I would really like).
But is the Virginia governor really [...]
