But one group is already disappointed at the prospect of Mr. Kaine on the Democratic ticket: liberals.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker also are said to be high on Clinton’s list, two people familiar with the selection process said. All of those who spoke about the planning asked for anonymity because the discussions have been private.
Preparing for a showdown with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Clinton has sought to project an inclusive campaign aimed at “breaking down barriers and building bridges” aimed at mobilizing the diverse coalition of voters who twice elected President Barack Obama.
Clinton also is expected to visit Orlando on Friday, though a campaign news release did not provide details.
Clinton’s decision is expected to come during her time campaigning in Florida this weekend, either at a rally scheduled to be held at the state fairgrounds in Tampa or Saturday at Florida International University in Miami. Republican nominee Donald Trump followed a similar strategy, tweeting out his vice presidential choice of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on the Friday before the Republican convention.
In an interview with Colorado Matters, Hickenlooper was playful as he deferred all questions to the Clinton campaign.
Kaine, a former Richmond mayor and former Virginia governor, has served on the Senate’s Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees.
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Clinton’s toughest primary rival, is not on the shortlist of vice presidential candidates, according to one Democrat.
Vilsack is the longest-serving member of Obama’s Cabinet and has known Clinton for years. He has fought to protect food stamps and make school lunches healthier, has sought to expand resources for renewable energy and to resolve civil rights claims against the department.
Both Kaine and Vilsack are likely to deliver their home states, but in this respect Vilsack has the advantage.
Kaine has been described as being very Obama-like, and was an early Obama supporter in the 2008 election.
Vilsack, who has served as the secretary of agriculture since 2009 and is a highly visible presence at ag industry events, could be an appealing addition to the ticket in farm states. He or she must understand Clinton’s background, viewpoints, and history, as they have greatly affected her political decisions and policy proposals.
The top three reportedly are Virginia Sen.
About 60 percent of voters said trade with other countries caused job losses in the United States, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Elizabeth Warren and Tim Kaine, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, and former Adm. James Stavridis are among the candidates being seriously vetted for the job. During a rally together in Iowa previous year, she said, “Talk about somebody who studies a problem, asks for advice about what will work, puts together teams, collaborates and then delivers”. James G. Stavridis, a retired four-star Navy admiral who served as the 16th supreme allied commander of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, is in the running, the Times said.
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Booker’s presence in the final group keeps a member of a minority group in the mix following a search that includes Hispanics and one woman, Senator Elizabeth Warren of MA.
