In the early 1970s, getting psychological help had a stigma: Missouri Senator Thomas Eagleton had suffered from mental health issues for years and sought help, which involved shock treatments by a physician. A week earlier, Eagleton had been picked by George McGovern to be his running mate on the Democratic ticket against incumbent President Richard …
Vice Presidential candidates
Hillary Clinton’s choice of a running mate was closely watched. She selected Tim Kaine on this day in 2016. Kaine attended Rockhurst High School in Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Columbia before launching his political career. Although he never served as Vice President, Kaine became a United States senator in Virginia. Based upon content …