I can not explain to you how excited I would be over Kaine as VP

[Joe the Revelator]

Seriously, as a former Virginian who had the honor to work on this mans Lt. Gov campaign, and vote for him in 2005, I could not be more excited to work and vote for him again as VP. We Democrats could do much MUCH worse.

Welcome VA into the flock of blue states in November.

[KittyWampus]

1. There'd be major squees here

[Cha]

2. We're gonna see soon...we're finally on the

precipice of learning who Obama's VP running mate is.

[gateley]

8. Why do you think that?

As I asked someone else making a similar forecast -- do you have inside info, or a gut feeling?

[Cha]

17. Just reading the strategists on DU..

When Obama can announce to make the most of it as the Olympics are coming soon and then there's the weekend before that. Who knows for sure..we shall see.

[gateley]

18. Yep - that's where I heard it, too, PLUS

I just watched the KO video L Coyte posted and Fineman said he wouldn't be surprised if Obama announced before the Olympics.

Yep - we shall see, and I'm ready when Obama is!

[pstans]

3. Not all Virginians are thrilled wtih Kaine

http://www.openleft.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=7218

So it's worth noting that the blog refers to itself as RK at this point, and has firmly turned against Kaine.

Three years into the Kaine Administration, Virginia Progressives stand aghast at what it has become. From his repeal of the estate tax to his abandoned plan for universal Pre-K, to his opposition to embryonic stem cells, from his failed transportation plans to cozy relationship to Dominion Power and his reprehensible support of the Wise Coal Plant, the Kaine administration has fulfilled our every early fear and never failed to disappoint progressive Virginia.

[Joe the Revelator]

7. No group of people is ever going to be behind anyone 100%

I don't see what your point is.

[BlooInBloo]

10. Ya bastid!

:P

[BlooInBloo]

9. Er.... not all of *any* group is thrilled with *anyone*.

[KittyWampus]

15. I am already fucking sick of people posting crap they find on the internet about Kaine.

Just because SOME people have an ax to grind doesn't mean their view of reality is spot on.

Think for your self.

Not all Vermont environmentalists were happy with Howard Dean as Governor.

[Zynx]

26. There are people in Illinois disappointed with Obama.

What's your point?

[gateley]

4. My concern about whomever Obama chooses,

is that WE, the Dems would probably be really happy, but it's not our votes we're needing to attract. This is going to be an ugly election (again) and we need to win by such an overwhelming majority that stealing the election would be impossible.

What we need more than anything, is a person who will attract voters who might not be all that interested in Obama otherwise.

There are pros and cons for all the people being mentioned, but I think the bottom line is - will s/he help get people out to the polls in November to vote for Obama.

[Kittycat]

6. From what I've read about Kaine

It seems he can help bridge that gap.

[Labors of Hercules]

11. absolutely he can.

yep.

[gateley]

13. And what do you base your conviction on?

I am NOT disagreeing with you, just curious as to why you feel Kaine could be that person?

[Labors of Hercules]

23. He's the Democratic Governor of Virginia.

with a plus 26 approval rating.

[gateley]

24. And that helps us with on-the-fence Republicans and Independents how? nt

[onenote]

30. he has a 57/30 approval rating among independents, that's how

And he gets favorable marks from over 1/3 of repubs

But more to the real point of the benefit of Kaine -- he could very well help pull Obama over the top in Virginia, and winning Virginia could be key to winning the presidency. He certainly doesn't cause Obama to lose any states.

[gateley]

12. It goes beyond bridging a gap, to actually attracting interest that

translates into votes. If Kaine can do that, that would be wonderful. (As I typed that I thought -- can ANYBODY really do that? )

[Kittycat]

5. All things considered, he sounds like a choice I could live with.

Clean background, Brings Catholic Vote, Virginian Vote, Missouri Vote, continues to diffuse the Muslim scare (which is stupid, but whatever).

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

16. The nice, no-drama, catholic background, who, along with Warner and Webb,

may turn VA blue for once. Yeah, I think he will be an asset.

[chimpymustgo]

14. Please tell us why this anti-abortion, unknown, 1st term Governor should be a heartbeat from the

Presidency. Please.

[onenote]

29. tell me why someone who has stated he'd veto a bill banning abortion

even if Roe v Wade was overturned qualifies as "anti abortion". Surely you have ability to distinguish between someone who is personally opposed to abortion but supports a woman's right to choose?

[jefferson_dem]

19. I'm with ya, Wolsh!

:toast:

[jefferson_dem]

20. I'm with ya, Wolsh!

:toast:

[jefferson_dem]

21. I'm with ya, Wolsh!

:toast:

[valerief]

22. I can't tell you how excited I am to put another person on my ignore list. nt

[Joe the Revelator]

25. I go on ignore for promoting Kaine?

Seriously?

[salonghorn70]

28. Tough Crowd

Kaine would be a great choice.

[Solon]

27. Is that really the litmus test for excitement? "...could do much MUCH worse."

That's just pathetic.

[Joe the Revelator]

31. Is this the RW smear machine?

Taking 4 words out of context is pretty low, and dare I say "pathetic".

[WyvernBaby]

32. Kaine would help deliver the important state of VA

If we flip VA, it's over for McCain. VA is probably the state most likely to flip, and we can't miss this opportunity. I say pick Kaine or Webb.

[salonghorn70]

33. Question

Wolsh, what did you do in his campaign? By the way, I really like him too. Can you tell us a little about what he is like out on the campaign trail?

[trewsx11]

34. I'm sure Republicans are equally delighted to have Kaine as VP candidate

[salonghorn70]

35. What Would Be Wrong With That

Isn't Obama trying to tuen some Red states blue?