Tim Kaine

Mike Pence Showed Donald Trump How to Debate

Eight days after the Republican presidential nominee fell into trap after trap set by his Democratic rival, Indiana Governor Mike Pence put on a clinic for his running mate on how to avoid the bait...

By Zeke J Miller and Sam Frizell / Farmville, Va. October 5, 2016

Read a Transcript of the Vice Presidential Debate

Vice Presidential candidates Tim Kaine and Mike Pence debated Tuesday night for the first and only time of the 2016 campaign. The moderator was News' Elaine Quijano, and the debate took place at Longwood University...

By Daniel White October 5, 2016

Why Pence Didn't Defend Trump

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence shook his head in disbelief. Hillary Clinton's running mate had just criticized the top of the Republican ticket for something he's said. That's not accurate, Pence responded. The pattern was set...

By Philip Elliott October 5, 2016

'That Mexican Thing' Took on a Life of Its Own Online

Once again, a poorly worded phrase at a debate took on a life of its own online. At Tuesday's vice presidential debate, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine had again referenced Donald Trump's campaign launch, in which...

By Daniel White October 5, 2016

Kaine Brought Zingers to the Vice Presidential Debate

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine came to Tuesday's vice presidential debate armed with an arsenal of prepared zingers. Hillary Clinton's running mate levied a series of canned pithy attack lines against Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on...

By Tessa Berenson October 4, 2016

This Photo Sums Up How the Audience Felt About the Vice Presidential Debate

Before the vice presidential debate began Tuesday, moderator Elaine Quijano reminded the crowd at Longwood University not to cheer. She didn't need to. Unlike at the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump,...

By Ryan Teague Beckwith October 4, 2016

Watch Mike Pence Get the Name of the VP Debate Location Wrong

Vice presidential hopefuls Mike Pence and Tim Kaine came prepared for their moment in the spotlight Tuesday night, armed with hours of preparation, talking points and canned zingers. But Trump's running mate Indiana Gov. Pence...

By Tessa Berenson October 4, 2016

Running Mates Meet for Debate in Virginia

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence faced off

By Zeke J Miller October 4, 2016

How to Watch the Vice Presidential Debate Online

The debate will be available all over the internet

By Daniel White October 4, 2016

Countdown to Veep Debate

Two running mates who keep their heads down

By Philip Elliott October 3, 2016

Tim Kaine Says Donald Trump's Family Leave Plan Doesn't Do Nearly Enough

"It doesn’t really protect your income"

By Sam Frizell September 15, 2016

Tim Kaine Tells Stephen Colbert He's Totally Fine with Being 'America's Stepdad'

Hillary Clinton's running mate says he has been "prepared for that for 26 years"

By Tessa Berenson August 26, 2016

Here's What Democratic Delegates Thought of Tim Kaine's Debut

'What you see is what you get'

July 28, 2016

Clinton, Trump Treat Running Mates Differently in Campaign Logos

Presidential candidates present their running mates as partners and confidants. But not all would-be vice presidents are created equal, particularly when it comes to a major symbol of their place on the ticket: The size...

By Chris Wilson / Philadelphia July 28, 2016

Convention's Obama Video Seeks to Define 'Presidential'

Wednesday night's telecast of the Democratic National Convention was focused on what is "presidential"—in Hillary Clinton, and more importantly, not in Donald Trump. Speakers included former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who endorsed Clinton...

By Daniel D'Addario July 28, 2016

How Kaine Undercut Trump at the Democratic Convention

Tim Kaine can’t match Barack Obama’s stage presence or soaring oratory. He didn’t electrify the convention hall like Vice President Joe Biden. Hillary Clinton’s running mate didn’t even get signs printed with his name on...

By Alex Altman / Philadelphia and Philip Elliott / Philadelphia July 28, 2016

Watch Tim Kaine Do His Best Donald Trump Impression

'Believe me'

By Ryan Teague Beckwith July 27, 2016

Read Tim Kaine's Speech at the Democratic Convention

"Most people, when they run for president, they don’t just say ‘believe me'"

By Will Drabold July 27, 2016

Kaine Makes First Solo Appearance Since Veep Pick

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is quickly settling into his role as a joyful Donald Trump attack dog. In his first solo outing since securing the Democratic vice presidential nomination—and just hours before he is set...

By Zeke J Miller / Philadelphia July 27, 2016

Democrats Had Some Palabras for Voters at the Convention

Speakers at the Democratic national convention had some words for undecided voters—in Spanish. A half-dozen people on stage in Philadelphia on the opening night of the convention Monday added a phrase in Spanish to their...

July 25, 2016

How Kaine's Record on Guns Helps With Women Voters

When Hillary Clinton introduced her running mate to the nation, it was remarkable what topic got the crowd most excited: gun rights. Just the mention of the National Rifle Association on Saturday prompted the room...

By Philip Elliott July 23, 2016

Watch Live: Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine Appear at First Rally as Running Mates

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is Hillary Clinton's candidate for vice president

By Katie Reilly July 23, 2016

Donald Trump Appeals to Bernie Sanders Supporters Following Tim Kaine Pick

Hillary Clinton's running mate choice might be more unpopular among progressives

By Katie Reilly July 23, 2016

Tim Kaine: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Clinton's Running Mate

The Virginia Senator is joining Clinton in the campaign against Donald Trump

By Will Drabold July 22, 2016

Clinton Prepares for Vice Presidential Pick

The 125,000 red, white and blue balloons have dropped and are deflating in unceremonious heaps on the ground as the Republicans wrapped up their convention in Cleveland, and Hillary Clinton is set at any moment...

By Philip Elliott and Sam Frizell July 22, 2016

Tim Kaine: Two-Thirds of Senate Republicans Are 'Deeply Worried'

Tim Kaine Wants You to Know He's America's Cool Dad

How Many Interruptions Were There in the Vice Presidential Debate?

Pence Defends Refugee Plan Blocked by Judges