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2016 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate selection

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This article outlines individuals considered for the Democratic nomination for the position of Vice President of the United States in the 2016 election cycle. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who secured the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, selected Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia as her vice-presidential candidate.[1] [2] The official endorsement happened during the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Ultimately, the Clinton–Kaine ticket was defeated by the Trump–Pence team in the general election, after which Kaine resumed his Senate duties.

Selection process

By April 2016, Clinton had started consulting with her advisers about potential running mates, even as she faced ongoing primary competition from Bernie Sanders.[3] Sources within the campaign revealed that Clinton did not have a predetermined choice and did not feel compelled to pick a candidate solely to win over Sanders’s supporters.[3] Given Clinton’s relatively low approval ratings at the time, her team suggested selecting a running mate capable of energizing voters, although they remained confident that her numbers would improve following the Republican nominee’s announcement.[3] Public discourse about Sanders’s vice-presidential prospects was minimal.[4] Since the 2016 Republican National Convention was scheduled roughly one week before the July 25–28 2016 Democratic National Convention, Clinton intended to finalize her selection after Republicans nominated Donald Trump and Mike Pence.[3] The vetting and selection were directed by campaign chair John Podesta and Cheryl Mills,[3][5] with legal review handled by attorney James Hamilton.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Clinton prioritized choosing a vice-presidential candidate with sufficient experience to assume the presidency immediately if necessary.[6] Distinct from previous campaigns, Clinton’s approach was comparatively transparent, featuring public events with potential running mates and less emphasis on secrecy.[7]

Announcement

On July 22, Clinton revealed on Twitter that Senator Tim Kaine would be her vice-presidential pick.[2] Amy Chozick of The New York Times characterized Kaine as a "battleground state politician with working-class origins and proficiency in Spanish."[8] Similar to his Republican counterpart, Mike Pence, Kaine brought experience both as a governor and a congressional representative.[9]

Had the Clinton-Kaine ticket prevailed, Kaine would have resigned from his Senate seat, allowing Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe to appoint a successor prior to a special election in 2017.[9][10] According to journalist Glenn Thrush, Kaine had been Clinton’s favored choice since at least February 2016.[11]

Reported shortlist

On June 16, 2016, The Wall Street Journal reported that Clinton’s shortlist comprised nine candidates:

A June 21 CNN report noted that Clinton had narrowed her options to five finalists, including Kaine, Warren, and Castro.[12] However, The Washington Post indicated that more than a dozen individuals were still under consideration.[13] By July 7, CNN identified Brown, Kaine, Perez, Warren, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack as leading contenders. On July 12, The New York Times confirmed that retired Admiral James G. Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, was also being vetted.[14] Additionally, Clinton held meetings with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, sparking speculation about his candidacy.[6] Following Republican nominee Donald Trump’s selection of Mike Pence on July 15, Kaine and Vilsack emerged as frontrunners, though candidates like Perez remained in consideration.[6]

WikiLeaks Disclosure

On October 18, 2016, WikiLeaks published additional hacked correspondence from John Podesta, the Chair of the Clinton Campaign. Among these was a March 2016 email presenting an initial compilation of potential vice presidential candidates. This list featured 39 individuals grouped into categories or "food groups" based on characteristics such as ethnicity (Latino, African-American), gender (women), military background, and business leadership.

See also

References

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