Virginia Governor Tim Kaine was reportedly on Barack Obama's shortlist of possible running mates for the 2008 presidential election. NBC News reported on August 22, 2008, that Kaine was informed by the Obama campaign that he will not be chosen as Obama's running mate.MSNBC: NBC: Bayh, Kaine out of Obama's veep race(August 22, 2008)
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"...it's been flattering to be mentioned. I never have really expected it to happen but look it's very flattering. But my main focus is Virginia, both governing but also the fact for the first time in so many years we have a presidential race that's truly competitive here is just a great thing."Political Radar (ABC News): Kaine Generates More VP Buzz (August 18, 2008)
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Obama and Kaine had a confidential meeting on August 21, 2008POlitical Punch (ABC News): Yes We Kaine? (August 21, 2008)
