The freeman foundation. By judy and peteti blum kovler foun; pursuing solutions for americaneglected needs. And by contributions to this pbstation from viewers like you. Thank you. America. Katty a teeger under arrest in connection with the deaths of two people after a thorough night of protests over the killing of jacob blake. Beiruts port exploded, thsands of homes have been destroyed and over 100 people ve died. Now they have a covid spike as well. And the republic and party needs to win over women voters, whichs may be whyo many of them are eaking at the convention. Aand the campaign is o thing, voting is another. We look at accusations of Racial Discrimination at the polls in america, echoes going back decades. Katty co w to bbc world news ameri. Three weeks ago, an explosion killed hunoueds and left nds homeless, that also ripp through four hospitals and beirut. Ly infection rate h doubled since august 4, and there are around 600 cases now. Doctors told the bbc that the cases are
And well be following this roll call as it plays out. It happens over several minutes. There are a lot of states who want to be counted. You see the tally at the bottom of your screen. Well bring you highlights as we go this evening. Well of course go to that big moment when joe biden officially clinches the nomination with 2,374 votes needed. We can dip in if you want. Theres montana now. Joe biden has a plan to make it happen. Montana casts one vote for Bernie Sanders and 18 votes for our next president , joe biden. Nebraska. And thats the way its been playing out. This is really a nomination on location. There are also some big speeches ahead this evening, including former secretary of state john kerry, who was the democrats 2004 president ial nominee, form secretary of state colin powell, a republican, and tonights headliner, joe bidens wife, dr. Jill biden. Well, its been a busy night. They have been on the air over an hour now. Weve seen a number of noteworthy speakers, including
Respond . First he said the virus was under control and would soon as appear. When he did it didnt he was on tv every day bragging about how much he was doing while scientists are waiting to give us vital information. When he did not like the advice he was given he ignored it. Only when it covid exploded in even more states did he encourage people to wear masks. By then many more were dying. When asked about the surge in depths, he said it was it is what it is, but did it have to be this way . No. We have 4 of the worlds population but 25 percent of the world covid cases. Our Unemployment Rate is more than twice as high that of south korea and three times japans. Donald trump says we are leading the world. We are the only Major Industrial economy to have its Unemployment Rate triple. At a time like this the white house should be a command center. Instead, it is a storm center. It is chaos. His determination to deny responsibility does the Buck Never Stops at they are. You have to decid
All know,t, as we this is not a conventional convention. And as much as we would have loved to host you in person, i am proud the Democratic Party in the city of milwaukee have made the health of our residents our number one priority. Unlike the president , we have covid19 ar hoax. Unlike the president , we have never made fun of face masks. And unlike the president , we have never belittled her Public Health experts. We understand that our Public Health experts. We understand why we cant be together, and we hope you do too, and as our party comes together virtually to nominate joe biden as our next president , we are showing the country we are nominating a leader who isnt afraid to make tough choices or to work with Health Experts come and not against them, to address this pandemic experts, and not against them, to address his pandemic. Milwaukee is special. I look forward to the day when you are all able to come expense are beautiful lakefront, our historic neighborhoods, and above a
Actually cared, that my life meant something to him. I knew that he would take my story there with him. Thats because joe biden has room in his heart for more than just himself. We have been through a lot and we have tough days ahead. Nominating someone like that to be in the white house is a good place to start. Thats why i nominate my friend, joe biden, as the next president of the United States. The new yorkt times as a Security Guard and thats where she met joe biden. There is a story in New York Times if you want to read about it. The democrats have officially nominated joe biden to be president. This is an incredible day. I am really excited to talk about health care, if we could. Please go ahead. Sure. That obamacare is currently an opt in model. I would like to see an opt out public option where people who are not using the Governments Health care will be able to receive tax credits based on the size of what did you hear tonight about health care that attracted you or did not a