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11 unusual facts about Tim Kaine


Bio Ritmo

January 14, 2006, Bio Ritmo performed at the Inaugural Ball for Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Tim Kaine in Williamsburg, Virginia at the College of William & Mary.

Gary Reams

He debated Democrat Tim Kaine on public television, persistently linking every question to the marijuana issue, which he regarded as relevant to all other political issues, including taxes, law enforcement, the environment, foreign policy, and public safety.

Jamal al Barzinji

On Sept. 25, 2011 Barzinji was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Arab community of northern Virginia at an event attended by Virginia governor Tim Kaine.

Jepson School of Leadership Studies

Particularly notable holders of this position have included: Leo K. Thorsness, Eugene W. Hickok, Tim Kaine, Mary Sue Terry, and Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr..

John W. Marshall

John W. Marshall served as Secretary of Public Safety in the Cabinet of Virginia Governor Tim Kaine from 2006 to 2010, and Governor Mark Warner from 2002 to 2006.

Mid-Atlantic United States flood of 2006

Governor Tim Kaine declared a state of emergency for the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.

Novelty lighter

The Virginia Legislature recently passed legislation to ban novelty lighters, and is waiting for Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to sign the bill.

Tredegar Iron Works

Dignitaries at the installation ceremony included Douglas Wilder, former Mayor and Lt. Governor Tim Kaine, Mayor Rudy McCollum, and former governor Gerald L. Baliles.

Virginia Quadricentennial Tartan

It was renamed "Virginia" in 2005, and in 2007 it was made official by Governor Tim Kaine and given its current name.

War Powers Resolution

On 16 January 2014, Senators John McCain and Tim Kaine unveiled legislation that would repeal the existing War Powers Resolution and replace it with a new law for greater presidential consultation to Congress before committing military forces to a war or armed conflict.

Woody Holton

He is the son of former Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton Jr., the brother of former Virginia First Lady Anne Holton, and the brother-in-law of Anne's husband, U.S. Senator and former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine.


2006 State of the Union Address

Newly elected Governor of Virginia Tim Kaine gave the Democratic response in English and Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa did so in Spanish.

Hispanic College Fund

Past keynote speakers have included Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Chairman & CEO of Marriott International, Bill Marriott and U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman, Orrin Hatch, Kay Bailey Hutchison and Mel Martinez.

Non-human electoral candidates

Hank the Cat, a Maine Coon from Northern Virginia, ran against Tim Kaine and George Allen for Virginia's Senate seat in 2012.

Rudolph McCollum Jr.

After a three-year stint as Vice-Mayor, it was announced in late 2001 that he would replace the outgoing Mayor, Tim Kaine, who was elected Lieutenant Governor in the November general election.