Kaine nixes presidential bid in 2020

RICHMOND, Va.  — Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says he’ll seek re-election in 2018 but has ruled out a presidential run in 2020.

The former Democratic vice presidential nominee told reporters Thursday that his decision is final.

“Period. Full stop,” the Senator said.

Kaine, 58, said he wants to serve in the upper chamber for as long as he’s healthy and the voters of Virginia, and his wife, allow him.

As a member of the Senate’s Democratic minority, Kaine said he would work as a key check on President-elect Donald Trump and said he planned to continue his work to expanding Congress’ role in voting for and declaring war.