If Tim Kaine is selected as Hillary's VP and they win in November...

[JMT]

Who does Terry McAuliffe appoint to fill his senate seat? Any guesses? My guess would be Mark Herring, the current Attorney General

[Heisenberg]

Herring is probably his best bet, since Lt. Governor Ralph Northam wants to be governor.

[Suburbia]

I would say if Kaine (or Warner) is picked as Hillary's VP and he is VP-elect, Gov. McAuliffe may appoint:

-Most likely Mark Herring.

[Heisenberg]

I would say if Kaine (or Warner) is picked as Hillary's VP and he is VP-elect, Gov. McAuliffe may appoint:

-Most likely Mark Herring.

Warner is a no-no for VP, he is the wealthiest Senator. That would not go well with Bernie supporters. His record also used to be (and still is) very moderate. He even backs TPP (but I think Kaine does too), and has a pro-trade record. Kaine also seems more charismatic, plus he speaks Spanish so that should help Clinton with Hispanic outreach (not that she needs any more with Trump topping the Republican ticket).0

[KingSweden]

Probably Herring or Perriello.

[publicunofficial]

Herring. McAulife is the shrewd political type who would definitely choose someone who could hold down that seat.

Probably Herring or Perriello.

Perriello would be my fantasy pick, but I'm not sure if he would be willing to leave his diplomat job.

[Kingpoleon]

Perriello has a big fan base on here. Could someone please explain this?

[publicunofficial]

Perriello has a big fan base on here. Could someone please explain this?

He gets major points on two fronts.

1) He took out Virgil Goode, who was and still is a complete asshole.

2) During the 2010 race, unlike a lot of other Democrats in conservative districts, Perriello made no effort to distance himself from his voting record, and instead ran on conviction politics. Instead of distancing himself from Obama, he was one of the few who made campaign appearances with him. He is very much in the Sherrod Brown or Jon Tester mold, a progressive who is as liberal as they can be for the constituency they represent (Perriello had an A rating from the NRA during his one term in Congress, as an example of his concessions).

To quote him on his pro Cap and Trade vote: "There’s got to be something more important than getting reelected, if I lose my seat, and that’s the worst that happens, I could live with that. "

Also, since leaving office, rather than just slink off to some lobbying firm like a lot of the 2010 losers did; he has served as President for the Center for American Progress, and currently as a envoy to Africa for the Obama Administration.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I would say if Kaine (or Warner) is picked as Hillary's VP and he is VP-elect, Gov. McAuliffe may appoint:

-Most likely Mark Herring.

Warner is a no-no for VP, he is the wealthiest Senator. That would not go well with Bernie supporters. His record also used to be (and still is) very moderate. He even backs TPP (but I think Kaine does too), and has a pro-trade record. Kaine also seems more charismatic, plus he speaks Spanish so that should help Clinton with Hispanic outreach (not that she needs any more with Trump topping the Republican ticket).0

He also barely survived reelection, which is even more embarrassing for someone who's long been called the most popular politician in the state and a candidate for national office.

Remember the election night? We were all like "how the hell is this happening?"

[Mr. Smith]

Unlikely shot-in-the-dark but for teh lulz and still a decent suggestion for holding it down:

Creigh Deeds

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Perriello has a big fan base on here. Could someone please explain this?

1) He took out Virgil Goode, who was and still is a complete asshole.

An asshole with a sweet tidewater accent, mind you.

[Mr. Morden]

*bump*

WaPo has a list of possibilities, as well as some Republicans who might run for the seat if it's up next year:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/tim-kaine-as-vice-president-that-would-leave-a-key-opening-in-the-senate/2016/07/17/72f0e13c-452e-11e6-bc99-7d269f8719b1_story.html

[Miles]

Perriello has a big fan base on here. Could someone please explain this?

2) During the 2010 race, unlike a lot of other Democrats in conservative districts, Perriello made no effort to distance himself from his voting record, and instead ran on conviction politics. Instead of distancing himself from Obama, he was one of the few who made campaign appearances with him. He is very much in the Sherrod Brown or Jon Tester mold, a progressive who is as liberal as they can be for the constituency they represent (Perriello had an A rating from the NRA during his one term in Congress, as an example of his concessions).

Yeah, Perriello would be the most high energy pick.

[Kingpoleon]

Is Lawrence D. Wilder, Jr., a potential nominee? He's Douglas Wilder's son and served two years in the State House.

[heatcharger]

McAullife needs to pick the candidate with the best shot at dispatching Cuccinelli or Comstock, both in 2017 and 2018, and that's either Gerry Connolly or Mark Herring to me.

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Oh god.

[windjammer]

I guess the republican establishment will (try) to nominate Barbara Comstock is she's reelected?

For the democrats, maybe Terry Mcauliffe himself?

[heatcharger]

I guess the republican establishment will (try) to nominate Barbara Comstock is she's reelected?

They will definitely try, because NOVA, woman, etc. But that's why VA-10 is such an important house race because Comstock's political future is on the line.

[Heisenberg]

McAullife needs to pick the candidate with the best shot at dispatching Cuccinelli or Comstock, both in 2017 and 2018, and that's either Gerry Connolly or Mark Herring to me.

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Oh god.

Don Beyer is who I think McAuliffe would appoint (NOVA Congressman, former Lt. Governor). And if there's a Senate race in 2017, Wittman could jump into this one since he's behind Gillespie in the governor race.

[Kevin]

McAullife needs to pick the candidate with the best shot at dispatching Cuccinelli or Comstock, both in 2017 and 2018, and that's either Gerry Connolly or Mark Herring to me.

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Oh god.

Don Beyer is who I think McAuliffe would appoint (NOVA Congressman, former Lt. Governor). And if there's a Senate race in 2017, Wittman could jump into this one since he's behind Gillespie in the governor race.

Don Beyer is one option McAuliffe could choose.

From what I understand Northam wants to be Governor and Herring is focused on getting reelected as AG so they are probably unlikely.

Alot of Democrats have promoted Bobby Scott but he is far too liberal to win outside his district.

The VA GOP actually has a decent bench. Comstock is a possible choice, and I could easily see Wittman jumping the Governor's race to run for Senate.

Also since they are now both out of the job come November Randy Forbes and Scott Riggell are interesting possiblites too. Even Ken Cuccinelli maybe esp. since he is starting to look like a moderate hero out of this whole mess with Trump.

[The Arizonan]

McAullife needs to pick the candidate with the best shot at dispatching Cuccinelli or Comstock, both in 2017 and 2018, and that's either Gerry Connolly or Mark Herring to me.

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Oh god.

Don Beyer is who I think McAuliffe would appoint (NOVA Congressman, former Lt. Governor). And if there's a Senate race in 2017, Wittman could jump into this one since he's behind Gillespie in the governor race.

Don Beyer is one option McAuliffe could choose.

From what I understand Northam wants to be Governor and Herring is focused on getting reelected as AG so they are probably unlikely.

Alot of Democrats have promoted Bobby Scott but he is far too liberal to win outside his district.

The VA GOP actually has a decent bench. Comstock is a possible choice, and I could easily see Wittman jumping the Governor's race to run for Senate.

Also since they are now both out of the job come November Randy Forbes and Scott Riggell are interesting possiblites too. Even Ken Cuccinelli maybe esp. since he is starting to look like a moderate hero out of this whole mess with Trump.

I doubt that Scott Rigell would angle for Tim Kaine's Senate seat because he's done with Congress as a whole.

[Del Tachi]

McAuliffe wants to move into the Senate himself

[heatcharger]

McAuliffe wants to move into the Senate himself

Yeah the Governor → Senator pipeline has been pretty consistent considering George Allen, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine. I bet McDonnell would've tried to run in 2014 before the corruption stuff. If McAullife is to follow the trend, I think he'll appoint someone he knows will step aside in 2018, but I don't think that's a good idea quite honestly.

[Brittain33]

Congratulations, future Senator Dave Brat.

[Kevin]

McAuliffe wants to move into the Senate himself

Yeah the Governor → Senator pipeline has been pretty consistent considering George Allen, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine. I bet McDonnell would've tried to run in 2014 before the corruption stuff. If McAullife is to follow the trend, I think he'll appoint someone he knows will step aside in 2018, but I don't think that's a good idea quite honestly.

Given that McAuliffe has legal problems of his own I don't think he will run for Senate. He will remain aside for another Democrat to attempt to hold the seat.

[DrScholl]

Congratulations, future Senator Dave Brat.

That's probably one person that would not win statewide, even in an off-year.