US Democrats nominate Tim Kaine as VP pick

July 28, 2016 03:43

Democrats gathered in Philadelphia formally selected Tim Kaine as their US vice presidential candidate today, completing the party's ticket

for the November election.

Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from the battleground state of Virginia, was nominated by voice vote, setting the stage for his address to the convention later in the evening.

Congresswoman and acting convention chair Marcia Fudge motioned to dispense with the roll call vote and nominate Kaine by acclamation, which led to a chorus of "Ayes."

"The motion to suspend the rules and nominate by acclamation is adopted," declared Fudge to loud cheers.

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