Tim Kaine has been obviously a governor. He's been a senator. He's one of the smartest rising stars in the Democratic Party. He is very plausible as someone who could sit in and be president.
David BrooksI don't blame the Democrats for fighting. They have got a very energized base. And there is a lot to complain about a lot of these nominees. But I think, if you are actually going to turn someone down from a president's [Donald Trump] own Cabinet, it better be a lot more egregious than the cases we have seen.
David BrooksI expect [Donald] Trump to do what he's done very successfully, which is, whether you like him or not, he will be the dominant player .
David BrooksThe more people doubt their own beliefs the more, paradoxically, they are inclined to proselytize in favor of them.
David Brooks