Hillary Clinton names Tim Kaine as VP pick

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By Breaking News Staff
July 23, 2016
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Hillary Clinton named Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate Friday, adding a centrist former governor of a crucial battleground state to the Democratic ticket.

In a text message to supporters, the presumptive Democratic nominee said, "I'm thrilled to tell you this first: I've chosen Sen. Tim Kaine as my running mate."

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On Twitter a few seconds later, Clinton described Kaine as "a man who's devoted his life to fighting for others."

Kaine himself tweeted, "I'm honored to be her running mate." The two will make their first appearance together Saturday at a rally in Miami.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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