Tim Kaine actually said...

"Tax reform has to be fair to the middle class, and that means we will need more revenue from those who can most afford it."

"the case for austerity in a time of economic weakness is simply wrong."

"We all know sequestration was never intended to be implemented, so we should be focused on replacing it, not trying to make an unworkable policy just a bit less bad."

"Until then, I think it would be very difficult to explain a plan to middle-class Americans that asks them to sacrifice but gives the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations a pass."