Mike Pence vs. Tim Kaine: Can Two Nice Guys Kill Each Other With Kindness?

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Offering a respite from two of the most loathed presidential nominees in history, Pence and Kaine face off tonight in a test of smiles and happy rebuttals.

Former Political Reporter

Published Oct. 4 2016 1:13AM EDT

articles/2016/10/04/mike-pence-vs-tim-kaine-can-two-nice-guys-kill-each-other-with-kindness/161003-woodruff-debate-walk-up-tease_ia5bbq — © Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

In Farmville, Virginia, two guys you might have heard of—Donald Trump’s veep contender, Mike Pence; and Hillary Clinton’s, Tim Kaine—will square off Tuesday night to see who can gut the other in the most affable way.

Pence and Kaine are both experienced debaters, and surveying several hours’ worth of their debate...

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Mike Pence vs. Tim Kaine: Can Two Nice Guys Kill Each Other With Kindness?

Offering a respite from two of the most loathed presidential nominees in history, Pence and Kaine face off tonight in a test of smiles and happy rebuttals.

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Betsy Swan

Jackie Kucinich