which are among the many emails pouring into my inbox yesterday.
First, from Rep. Don Beyer, himself a former Lt. Governor (2 terms) of Virginia and a highly possible successor to Kaine:
I could not be more thrilled that Hillary has tapped our own Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate. Tim is one of the most widely admired people in Virginia, that rare sort of politician who commands respect and admiration, even from his opponents.
He is wise, patient and fair, and he boasts an extraordinary set of credentials for this position.
In addition, given that the road to the White House runs through Virginia, picking Tim as her running mate is a very strategic decision by Secretary Clinton.
I was already looking forward to voting for Hillary; now, I will be all the more enthusiastic on Election Day and as our country moves forward with these gifted individuals for leaders.
Don Beyer
From our Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring:
Kenneth –
I'm sure you heard: Hillary Clinton has asked Sen. Tim Kaine to be her vice presidential running mate!
I couldn't be prouder.
Tim is a great U.S. senator and was a great governor and a great mayor of Richmond. He's our guy. And he's counting on us to make sure he can be a great vice president.
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