Senator Tim Kaine, the Democratic 2016 vice presidential nominee, expressed optimism about the Harris-Walz ticket, stating that he feels 'very good' about their chances in the upcoming election. Kaine emphasized the importance of energy and unity for the Democratic Party to secure victory in November.
Reflecting on the previous election cycle, Kaine noted that while the Democrats were united under President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection campaign, there was a lack of energy. Additionally, unity was lacking following the June debate. However, Kaine highlighted that with Vice President Kamala Harris leading the ticket, there has been a noticeable surge in energy, and the party has once again found unity.
During his campaign efforts for Harris in Virginia, Kaine observed a widespread surge in volunteerism and enthusiastic crowds at events across the state. He mentioned that this surge in energy was evident in both traditionally conservative areas like 'reddest Appalachia' and liberal strongholds like 'bluest Northern Virginia.'
Kaine expressed confidence in the Democratic Party's prospects in Virginia and nationally, attributing his optimism to the palpable energy and volunteer support he has witnessed. He emphasized that even before seeing any polling data, the surge in enthusiasm among voters indicated a positive trajectory for the party's electoral success.
