Hillary Clinton: Groundbreaking Politician

Hillary Clinton: Groundbreaking Politician — page 5
Kaine is a longtime politician A former civil rights lawyer he served as the mayor of Richmond Virginia and as both lieutenant governor and governor of that state before being elected to the US Senate in 2012 During an interview on the television program 60 Minutes Clinton explained why she chose Kaine as her running mate She said the most important qualification is that the person be ready to become president 2 She wanted someone who could step into her shoes at a moment’s notice She believed Kaine was that man Political analysts believed there was another reason why Clinton picked Kaine as her vice president They suggested Clinton chose Kaine because he is a middle-aged white man who has moderate political positions He could help Clinton attract independent and Republican voters who were uncomfortable voting for the Republican nominee businessman and former reality television star Donald Trump Stronger Together On July 28 the last night of the Democratic convention speaker after speaker proclaimed Clinton’s virtues and 8 ESSENTIAL LIVES