Black People Politics : (FWIW) How is Tim Kaine on African American Issues? Those Who Know Him Speak

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Sen. Tim Kaine officially stepped into the national spotlight last night and introduced himself to the nation as a Hillary Clinton's choice for Vice President.


Kaine's nomination was first met by a lack of enthusiasm by some in the Democratic Party. While some point out that while Kaine may not be the most exhilarating personality, (the internet had it's fun with the dad jokes during his speech) others describe him as a steady champion on issues important to African Americans.

Though some have brought up the infamous "Project Exile" program Kaine had a hand in as Mayor of Richmond, many point out his work as a civil rights attorney. Work that dates back decades.

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http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/how-tim-kaine-african-american-issues-those-who-know-him-n618196
 
Democratic VP Pick Tim Kaine Has Attended a Black Church for More Than 30 Years

Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, were married at St. Elizabeth’s RCC in Richmond, Va., in 1984 and have been parishioners there ever since.

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They say the 11 o’clock hour on Sunday is the most segregated time in America.


Breaking with that tradition, Sen. Tim Kaine, Democratic vice presidential candidate, has attended an integrated (well, technically “black”) church for more than 30 years.

Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, have been parishioners of St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic Church in what is described as a “poor predominantly black working-class neighborhood in Richmond, Va.” since the early ‘80s. Kaine has been a practicing Catholic for his entire life, and his faith is a pillar in his life.


According to NBC News, the senator returned to the church for a recent Sunday mass after being named as Hillary Clinton’s running mate and told reporters about his introduction to St. E’s:

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http://www.theroot.com/articles/new...tended-a-black-church-for-more-than-30-years/
 

Sen. Tim Kaine officially stepped into the national spotlight last night and introduced himself to the nation as a Hillary Clinton's choice for Vice President.


Kaine's nomination was first met by a lack of enthusiasm by some in the Democratic Party. While some point out that while Kaine may not be the most exhilarating personality, (the internet had it's fun with the dad jokes during his speech) others describe him as a steady champion on issues important to African Americans.

Though some have brought up the infamous "Project Exile" program Kaine had a hand in as Mayor of Richmond, many point out his work as a civil rights attorney. Work that dates back decades.

Read more

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/how-tim-kaine-african-american-issues-those-who-know-him-n618196

Please stay tuned...
 
Democratic VP Pick Tim Kaine Has Attended a Black Church for More Than 30 Years

Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, were married at St. Elizabeth’s RCC in Richmond, Va., in 1984 and have been parishioners there ever since.

579360656.jpg


They say the 11 o’clock hour on Sunday is the most segregated time in America.


Breaking with that tradition, Sen. Tim Kaine, Democratic vice presidential candidate, has attended an integrated (well, technically “black”) church for more than 30 years.

Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton, have been parishioners of St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic Church in what is described as a “poor predominantly black working-class neighborhood in Richmond, Va.” since the early ‘80s. Kaine has been a practicing Catholic for his entire life, and his faith is a pillar in his life.


According to NBC News, the senator returned to the church for a recent Sunday mass after being named as Hillary Clinton’s running mate and told reporters about his introduction to St. E’s:

Read more

http://www.theroot.com/articles/new...tended-a-black-church-for-more-than-30-years/

More forthcoming...
 

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