2016 Postmortem

MADem

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137. He is a happy and joyful warrior--he's optimistic, not angry.

Sat Jul 23, 2016, 11:13 PM

Jul 2016

He's enthused, not fearful or dire.

And he comes across as pure of heart and intention...as well as smart as two whips.

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Based on what I'm reading on DU, it sounds like Kaine killed it. [View all] Skinner Jul 2016 OP

He absolutely did! pkdu Jul 2016 #1

Kaine has never lost an election. I see why after his Miami speech misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #15

even andrea mitchell... getagrip_already Jul 2016 #64

No kidding there! calimary Jul 2016 #69

Even more telling, she seemed completely depressed Hortensis Jul 2016 #72

Look at the Huffington Post's headline Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #2

He truly did. He exuded a competent, friendly, MineralMan Jul 2016 #3

Grand Slam Homerun, Skinner! He was AMAZING! writes3000 Jul 2016 #4

Absolutely. I know a good man when I see one. "Companeros de alma" nolabear Jul 2016 #5

Omg! Awwww! misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #23

This is the coolest thing ever ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #27

That was great! Spazito Jul 2016 #109

Love this! SCRUBDASHRUB Jul 2016 #144

I am thrilled ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #6

He was great! radical noodle Jul 2016 #7

Oh yes indeed he did C_U_L8R Jul 2016 #8

Yes... excitement. I'm loving it. lamp_shade Jul 2016 #9

next week is gonna be all kinds of awesome. mopinko Jul 2016 #10

It's gonna be a complete knockout/bullseye/grand slam next week, if this morning is any hint. calimary Jul 2016 #80

Great post, calimary! brer cat Jul 2016 #133

It will be the exact opposite of what this week was. Initech Jul 2016 #89

I will admit to being leery when I heard her choice, but that speech totally eastwestdem Jul 2016 #11

I can't imagine any progressive watching that speech and not loving Tim Kaine. nt SunSeeker Jul 2016 #12

The only ones left trashing our ticket will be the nihilists. LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #17

Bitter-enders will always and forever be bitter. They are irrelevant and immaterial. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #25

Imagine again. Check the Twitter tweets of the usual suspects. Really sad. nt glennward Jul 2016 #57

Did those people even watch his speech today? SunSeeker Jul 2016 #59

Admit to being skeptical before because of "boring" concerns, but yeah he nailed it! emulatorloo Jul 2016 #13

This! Cali_Democrat Jul 2016 #14

Once again we see Hillary's brillance on display with her VP choice. stopbush Jul 2016 #16

She IS the brightest bulb on the tree, isn't she. LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #30

Yeah. She actually is. calimary Jul 2016 #85

That is why awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #103

I'm sure that's a big part of their hate. They really don't think woen should have a napi21 Jul 2016 #142

I guess I got lucky in life awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #143

Ain't it the truth! nolabear Jul 2016 #55

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Jul 2016 #73

I figured he would from all the Vids I saw of Cha Jul 2016 #128

Hillary is smarter than Bill... First Speaker Jul 2016 #129

I'm impressed Motley13 Jul 2016 #18

He was great mcar Jul 2016 #19

He was terrific. This is a great team and I was wrong when I doubted him as the choice. Maven Jul 2016 #20

He blew the Repubs out of the water. Totally destroyed them with positivity. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #21

He may just hand us the Senate & close the gap on the House. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #29

Yes!! Thank You for choosing Sen Kaine..Hillary! Her Sister Jul 2016 #63

He just lifted the weight of relentless, heaped-on-hate from her shoulders. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #75

So much that's great here! Her Sister Jul 2016 #76

I'm more of earth & sky person myself misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #83

K&R! LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #131

He is a great response to Trumps doom and gloom Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #31

It was great. Perfection. DanTex Jul 2016 #22

Also will you please make that Clinton Kaine logo available to select as an avatar? Maven Jul 2016 #24

Or this one! csziggy Jul 2016 #138

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #26

OH, reeeelly? Gagging are you? All six or seven of you? Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #34

How's that lawsuit going? Zorro Jul 2016 #36

Bwahaha! charlyvi Jul 2016 #46

Susan, don't know how long you've been around. But DU always goes into GE mode during the GE emulatorloo Jul 2016 #40

I didn't hear the speech, and I wasn't thrilled about this choice. GoCubsGo Jul 2016 #28

I think you will be impressed. Make sure to watch it. It's worth it. writes3000 Jul 2016 #35

You can see it on Cspan. LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #37

You can watch it on c-span online right now. n/t pnwmom Jul 2016 #39

Thanks, but no cable. GoCubsGo Jul 2016 #81

It is available on video, on c-span, online. You're online now, right? pnwmom Jul 2016 #82

You can watch Tim Kaine's speech from YouTube right here csziggy Jul 2016 #139

Fantastic rollout! nt Cattledog Jul 2016 #32

And compared to the Trumpsters' version, this just oozes competence. calimary Jul 2016 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #33

He exceeded my expectations ... my expectations were not low etherealtruth Jul 2016 #38

He doesn't have that fiery charisma of Sanders or Warren but Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #43

That is a good contrast to Clinton .... etherealtruth Jul 2016 #47

He seems to be much more comfortable and genuine Doctor Jack Jul 2016 #52

Agree completely!!! etherealtruth Jul 2016 #53

He is a happy and joyful warrior--he's optimistic, not angry. MADem Jul 2016 #137

He reminds me of bill clinton AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #140

'Tim Kaine has a backbone of steel - just ask the N.R.A.' - Hillary Clinton onehandle Jul 2016 #41

I went into watching the speech DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #42

Her first presidential decision was a winner! MoonRiver Jul 2016 #44

Clinton-Kaine: They're So Sane! I loved it; I'm just trying out bumper stickers Hekate Jul 2016 #45

! Kali Jul 2016 #79

Tim's terrific. Where have they been hiding this guy? oasis Jul 2016 #48

Obama almost picked him in 2008. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #50

Game on! Let's go! NBachers Jul 2016 #49

Listening to my 78 year old mother afterward... Blue_Adept Jul 2016 #51

i'm watching the replay now Botany Jul 2016 #54

Hillary still hasn't gotten my vote greiner3 Jul 2016 #56

I knoooooow! lillypaddle Jul 2016 #58

He did! I'm checking my twitter account and boy, are people fired up OKNancy Jul 2016 #60

Clinton got my vote in the primaries! She chose a great VP too! Both Ready for day ONE! Her Sister Jul 2016 #61

Knocked it out of the Park peggysue2 Jul 2016 #62

YES. Absolutely, positively, utterly YES. calimary Jul 2016 #65

This is an enormously irresistable team! MO_Dem Jul 2016 #66

Yes He did! UCmeNdc Jul 2016 #67

OMG!!!! I WANT TO USE YOUR AVATAR!!!!! MohRokTah Jul 2016 #68

he slayed! La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #70

That is an understatement! Kaine is tremendous! WOW. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #71

Enjoy your moment. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #74

My my my what a BIG & DARK "H" you got there! Her Sister Jul 2016 #77

Every light casts a shadow -- guess that's hers. Kinda transparent, in a way. Hekate Jul 2016 #86

I like big and dark, don't you? Especially black. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #90

Convincing! Her Sister Jul 2016 #92

Why are you here? ronnykmarshall Jul 2016 #100

Because I am a Democrat interested in discussing politics. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #121

If you're not enjoying this moment, why are you on du? La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #107

I don't come to DU to see everyone happy with the party in some giant love-fest. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #122

Lol! zappaman Jul 2016 #113

You mean OUR moment right?. tia uponit7771 Jul 2016 #116

Not exactly. Skinner appears happy that most of us are very happy with the party and excited. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #123

Is the black Clinton H because you're in mourning over the Democratic nominee? MerryBlooms Jul 2016 #126

I created it for the DU declaration that the primary was over and HRC was the nominee. aikoaiko Jul 2016 #134

I have to admit, Loki Jul 2016 #78

A link for those you have not seen the Kaine speech in Miami Expecting Rain Jul 2016 #84

Thanks, Expecting Rain! And Welcome to DU! calimary Jul 2016 #91

"When Donald Trump says he's got your back, watch out!" - TK mobeau69 Jul 2016 #87

Welcome to DU, mobeau69! calimary Jul 2016 #95

He was really great! workinclasszero Jul 2016 #93

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #94

..... giftedgirl77 Jul 2016 #102

Lol La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2016 #106

I see the Fart-In has commenced. You're a little early. LuvLoogie Jul 2016 #110

woah! Perfect comeback to whatever that was, which I thankfully missed! Her Sister Jul 2016 #125

Why don't you go, then? auntpurl Jul 2016 #111

Lol! zappaman Jul 2016 #114

I am one of those who knew nothing about him DawgHouse Jul 2016 #96

Hey everyone, here is Tim Kaine's speech! lovemydog Jul 2016 #97

He did!! ailsagirl Jul 2016 #98

I was in my car cheering my ass off. ronnykmarshall Jul 2016 #99

Just like it used to be liberal N proud Jul 2016 #101

That's the Ticket! sheshe2 Jul 2016 #104

That photo makes me happy. wildeyed Jul 2016 #119

Me too wildeyed. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #120

Sheshe2 You always find the perfect images/photos! Winner! Her Sister Jul 2016 #145

Thanks, Her Sister. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #146

So glad to hear it too. Thanks still_one Jul 2016 #105

How do I get your avatar??? Firebrand Gary Jul 2016 #108

I'm SO excited... LenaBaby61 Jul 2016 #112

The optimism on this thread Lobo27 Jul 2016 #115

Wow! Great speech! wildeyed Jul 2016 #117

He did! Stuckinthebush Jul 2016 #118

I was impressed with his demeanor and casual appearance. He looked so much at ease... Frustratedlady Jul 2016 #124

This message was self-deleted by its author johara Jul 2016 #127

I watched it live NastyRiffraff Jul 2016 #130

The best thing about Tim Kaine is that he reinforces Hillary's campaign message. stopbush Jul 2016 #132

K & R Scurrilous Jul 2016 #135

For anyone who missed it, it's on CSPAN right fricken now (LOL)!!! MADem Jul 2016 #136

Love the happy warrior! SharonClark Jul 2016 #141

It's been awhile.... 4_TN_TITANS Jul 2016 #147

Knowing him for such a short time, I'm starting to think he can 'kill it' while half-asleep! randome Jul 2016 #148