Choosing Tim Kaine as her running mate is just what Hillary Clinton needs, according to Virginia Tech’s Bob Denton.
“Tim Kaine’s sterling reputation and character may indeed help Hillary Clinton in image restoration,” said Denton, “especially in the aftermath of headlines about e-mails and Benghazi.”
Denton is a recognized expert on Virginia politics, political communication, the presidency and political campaigns. He has followed Kaine’s political career since he was first elected mayor of Richmond in 1998.
Denton says Kaine checks all the boxes as Clinton considers her choices for a vice president.
“His advantages include extensive executive experience as mayor, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of a swing state,” said Denton. “He served as chairman of the DNC. He reflects mainstream Democratic views and is an increasing voice in the United States Senate on foreign policy issues.”
“Keep in mind that the primary job of a vice presidential candidate is to attack the opponent and to defend the nominee,” according to Denton. “Kaine will be put in the position to continually defend what FBI Director James Comey referred to as Clinton’s ‘extreme carelessness’ that may well have a negative impact upon his own character.”
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