(VOVworld) - Democrats gathered at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia formally selected Tim Kaine as their vice presidential candidate on Wednesday.

Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from Virginia, was nominated by voice vote (abcnews)

Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from Virginia, was nominated by voice vote. He is known for his expertise on matters of defense and foreign policy. He serves on the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees and will help Hilary Clinton, the Democratic Party's nominee for US President, woo moderate voters.