Tim Kaine
The Virginia governor who delivered the 2008 Democratic National Committee Keystone Address and was Obama's first VP shortlist pick before Biden was chosen — Kaine's Virginia governorship was notable for transportation and education investments.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Most Influential U.S. Governors | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank Tim Kaine significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
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Awards & Recognition
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D-VA
DNC Chair under Obama
Obama's first VP consideration 2008
transportation infrastructure
education funding
VT Tech shooting response
Richmond mayor before governor
Virginia Senate after governor
Hillary Clinton VP pick 2016
The Case For Tim Kaine
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
Rank History
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