Virginia Governor Tim Kaine was reportedly on the short list of potential candidates for Barack Obama's running mate. The Obama campaign had been secretive about the presidential candidate's proposed vice president, but they finally announced the selection of Joe Biden on August 23, 2008.
Tim Kaine Quotes
"It's been very flattering to be mentioned. I don't have any illusions about it. . . . I don't think that's likely to happen."Washington Post: GOP Raises Concerns about Kaine, VP Speculation (August 18, 2008)
"The (Obama) campaign is in control of all of the announcements and I'm not going to talk about my conversations with the campaign."Political Radar (ABC News): Kaine Generates More VP Buzz (August 18, 2008)
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Barack Obama appeared publicly in Illinois with his running mate on August 23, 2008
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Kaine's lack of experience is seen by some as a potential setback to his efficacy as VPPolitico: Kaine 'very, very high' on VP shortlist (July 28, 2008)
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Obama and Kaine had a confidential meeting on August 21, 2008POlitical Punch (ABC News): Yes We Kaine?
