The presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Hillary Clinton, seemed likely to choose Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as her running mate, although Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also was a possibility, said published reports. Clinton could announce her choice as early as this afternoon while campaigning in Florida.
Two unnamed Democrats told the Associated Press that Kaine has emerged as the leading contender for the vice presidential slot. The New York Times said “Democrats close to” the Clinton campaign signaled “that she would choose” Kaine. Fox News said Kaine, Vilsack and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker were on the short list.