Tim Kaine actually said...

"What kind of a message does it send when the U.S. has a position like this and just decides, both either an Administration or Congress, not to bother to confirm anyone?"

"I do think there is an opportunity to involve the Article 1 branch in matters like this."

"I do not have a dog in the hunt in terms of who should be the nominee."

"I think it was sort of--because it was virtual, it probably was not all it could be."