The veepstakes are over: Hillary Clinton has chosen Tim Kaine as her vice presidential running mate. The former Virginia governor and current Senator brings a wealth of experience in foreign policy, executive experience and electoral politics to the Democratic ticket. Kaine endorsed Clinton early in the primary and campaigned for her in several states. Here are five things to know about the potential next vice president. His father was an ironworker And Tim Kaine worked with his father at his shop in Kansas City.