Kaine and Unable
Most pundits consider Tim Kaine a safe, if boring, vice presidential running mate for Hillary Clinton. For those who truly understand the frontrunner, Kaine is an apt pick.
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It Was a ‘Dark and Stormy Night’
Cruz played dog in the manger at the Republican convention. Someone should have whispered in his ear these words from Omar Khayyam: Some say his phrase "vote your conscience" was just a call to support the entire ticket.
Prosecutor: Venezuela first lady’s nephews confess drug deal
California bore down Saturday against the continuing heat and wildfires that have forced the evacuations of hundreds of homes as red-flag warnings of extreme fire danger predicted gusty winds and scorching, dry air. A burned body was found Saturday at the scene of a brushfire north of Los Angeles that has scorched 31 square miles and prompted the evacuation of 1,500 homes, authorities said.
No surprise sheriff’s deputy died helping fellow officers
Brad Garafola, one of three law enforcement officers shot and killed by a lone gunman in an ambush, went down fighting, returning fire to the very end. The Baton Rouge sheriff's deputy killed last Sunday ran to help another officer when he could have stayed safe in the convenience store where he was working off-duty, a minister said at his funeral Saturday.
Clinton Formally Introduces Running Mate
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has formally introduced her vice presidential running mate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. At a rally in Miami on July 23, Clinton praised Kaine as the antithesis of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Attacking Trump, Democrat Kaine makes campaign-trail debut
Democrat Tim Kaine made his first appearance on the campaign trail as Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate on Saturday, touting an optimistic view of America and leaping to attack Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's record. U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts as Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Tim Kaine speaks at a campaign rally in Miami, Florida, U.S. July 23, 2016.
Kaine wows crowds on day one as Clinton running mate
Clinton praised his work as governor of the key swing state of Virginia and his record of shepherding it through hard financial times. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine greet supporters during a campaign rally on Jul 23, 2016 in Miami, Florida.
Maher on Islam: Liberals Shouldn’t Stand With People ‘Who Want to Live in the 7th’ Century
During tonight's Real Time panel on Islam, terrorism, and refugees, Bill Maher got a little testy. He referred to the "civil war" going on in the culture that surrounds Islam.
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Parliament voted 346-115 to approve the national state of emergency, which gives sweeping new powe... . Government supporters wave Turkish flags during a rally in Taksim Square central Istanbul, Friday, July 22, 2016.
Clinton and Kaine debut as Democratic ticket in Florida
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., arrive at a rally at Florida International University Panther Arena in Miami, Saturday, July 23, 2016. Clinton has chosen Kaine to be her running mate.
5 Years After Space Shuttle, Obama’s NASA Still Can’t Put A Man Into Space
The last Space Shuttle launched 5 years ago Thursday, but NASA still cannot put men into space without Russian cooperation due to President Obama's cuts to the agency's exploration and spaceflight capability. NASA plans to return to Earth's orbit are entirely dependent on private companies, some of which are scheduled to launch by the end of next year.
The Latest: Clinton says running mate Kaine gets things done
Under the beating summer sun, retired steelworker Arthur B. Johnson Jr. stood outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore, clutching the fraying wooden handle of a homemade sign. Under the beating summer sun, retired steelworker Arthur B. Johnson Jr. stood outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore, clutching the fraying wooden handle of a homemade sign.
Kaine in Miami: ‘Bienvenidos a todos’
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine took the stage alongside Hillary Clinton for the first time in Miami Saturday, offering words of welcome right off the bat: In Spanish. Clinton and Kaine made their first joint appearance at a campaign rally here at Florida International University, marking the official unveiling of the Democratic ticket that will face off against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, on Election Day.
Trump, Warren reignite feud in wake of Kaine VP selection
Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren continued their ongoing Twitter feud Saturday in the wake of Hillary Clinton's decision to tap Tim Kaine as her running mate. Trump, the Republican nominee for president, started the latest exchange Saturday morning when he again referred to the Massachusetts senator as "Pocahontas," a reference to her claimed Native American heritage.
Trump’s criticism of Cruz renews questions about temperament
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shakes hands during an goodbye reception with friends and family following the Republican National Convention, Friday, July 22, 2016, in Cleveland. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shakes hands during an goodbye reception with friends and family following the Republican National Convention, Friday, July 22, 2016, in Cleveland.
At a recent campaign rally, Donald Trump defended former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's record on terrorism, noting that Hussein was a "bad guy" who was nevertheless very efficient at "killing terrorists." House Speaker Paul Ryan immediately distanced himself from Trump's remarks, and leading Republican donors jumped in with criticism as well.
Trump takes time from victory lap to swat at Ted Cruz
Vice presidential running mate Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., right, looks on as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an goodbye reception with friends and family following the Republican National Convention, Fr... . Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Wednesday, July 20, 2016.
Ex-KKK leader David Duke runs for Senate: ‘My time has come’
Foto tomada el 29 de mayo del 2004 de David Duke, antiguo dirigente del Ku Klux Klan, hablA ndole a seguidores en Kenner, Lousiana. BATON ROUGE, La.
Trump, now GOP nominee, returns to fighting former foe Cruz
A day after accepting the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump pivoted back to the GOP primaries on Friday, choosing to re-litigate a pair of monthsold battles with rival Ted Cruz. In what should have been a feel-good victory lap the morning after his thundering acceptance speech, Trump instead defended his decision to retweet an unflattering photo of Cruz's wife, Heidi, and returned to wondering about possible links between Cruz's father and President John F. Kennedy's assassin.
Trump, Pence to stop in Winston-Salem Monday; McCrory to tag along
Fresh off his Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump will appear in Winston-Salem next week with Gov. Pat McCrory, Sen. Richard Burr, Rep. Virginia Foxx and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Trump and his Republican cohorts will be in the Lawrence Joe Coliseum annex on Monday at 8 p.m., according to state GOP officials.