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It was reported that Kaine said: "The president told me at one point, he said you know, you are my heart pick and Biden is my head pick ... Sometimes I go with my heart, sometimes I go with my head."
It could have been nothing more than that. It seems to me he said something to the effect at the time that Biden shared more of his values and thought he'd make him a better president. So it sounded as if it was purely subjective and not because of any particular negative attribute pertaining to Kaine.
Experience may also have been a factor. Obama likely wanted someone with a bit more experience (and Biden had tons of it). This was prior to Kaine being in the Senate and was Governor for a little less than 3 years at the time (previously serving as Lt Gov and Mayor of Richmond)
Tim Kaine, a great candidate who can appeal to the left and right - what is not to like?
All the right can throw up is phony ovet the top Islamist-supporter claims and legal disclosed gifts. Grasping at straws.
It was reported that Kaine said: "The president told me at one point, he said you know, you are my heart pick and Biden is my head pick ... Sometimes I go with my heart, sometimes I go with my head."
It could have been nothing more than that. It seems to me he said something to the effect at the time that Biden shared more of his values and thought he'd make him a better president. So it sounded as if it was purely subjective and not because of any particular negative attribute pertaining to Kaine.
Someone on CNN today said that one factor mentioned against Kaine in 2008 was his lack of experience in foreign affairs. He's beefed up his resume in that regard since then.
Experience may also have been a factor. Obama likely wanted someone with a bit more experience (and Biden had tons of it). This was prior to Kaine being in the Senate and was Governor for a little less than 3 years at the time (previously serving as Lt Gov and Mayor of Richmond)
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Originally Posted by cdnirene
Someone on CNN today said that one factor mentioned against Kaine in 2008 was his lack of experience in foreign affairs. He's beefed up his resume in that regard since then.
Someone on CNN today said that one factor mentioned against Kaine in 2008 was his lack of experience in foreign affairs. He's beefed up his resume in that regard since then.
beefed up doing what? traveling to South America as a tourist?
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