Originally Posted by Axeman

Kaine is an odd choice. Its been rumored the past week, but I didn't understand the play much. Other than his ability to speak and pander directly to the Spanish speaking folks, he does very little to the ticket for her. He doesn't excite the Sanders faction. He doesn't excite the youth. He does nothing to make sure the black faction of voters turns out in Obama levels. He is like Clinton on trade deals, which does nothing to keep the blue collar dems in the mid-west from jumping ship to Trump, who is to the left of her on that issue.

All very bizarre. Would love to get the real behind the scenes rationale for the pick.