In Audition With Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine Nails Most of His Lines

ANNANDALE, Va. — Senator Tim Kaine had already mastered the requisite body language of a vice-presidential hopeful.

He nodded vigorously. He pumped both fists. He proved a loud and demonstrative clapper.

“Are we ready for Hillary?” he asked a crowd of more than 1,000 at a community college gymnasium here on Thursday.

The people roared.

Less clear: Is Hillary Clinton ready for Mr. Kaine?

With Mr. Kaine, a first-term senator from Virginia, moving to establish himself as a leading Democratic vice-presidential contender, the event doubled as his most conspicuous audition yet for the role. During a 15-minute introduction of Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Kaine seemed inclined to capitalize.

Test-driving catchphrases, talking with his hands, slipping effortlessly into Spanish, Mr. Kaine praised the presidential candidate beside him as she grinned and nodded, clasping her hands at her midsection. For the full article click here 

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