US 2016 Presidential Elections: Clinton Selects Virginia Sen. for VP

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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton revealed her vice presidential pick, selecting Virginia Senator Tim Kaine.

Currently serving as a junior senator, Kaine, 58, formerly served as the Mayor of Richmond. He was later elected Governor of Virginia, and served as chair of the Democratic National Committee between 2009 and 2011.

Before serving in elected office, Kaine worked as a lawyer, specializing in fair housing law and represented clients discriminated against because of their race.

While Kaine was a heavy favorite, Clinton was also considering Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, and Housing Secretary Julian Castro, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker.

Clinton will host a joint campaign appearance with her pick in Miami on Saturday. The Democratic National Convention kicks off next week, in which the former secretary of state will officially become the party's nominee. The vice presidential candidate traditionally gives a speech on Wednesday, the third day of the convention.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team