Unified the American People because he spent his life fighting for us and as president , hell build an america that lives to our ideals, honored to join him as our partys nominee for Vice President and do what it takes to make him our commander in chief. Joining us to talk the historic pick are harina krushan and cooper tebow, political strategist. I want to start with your reaction to Kamala Harris being named vp. You were an original member of the kamala Supporters Group known as the khive. Captured by your daughter when she told you the big. What are you up to . Kamala harris is the vp nom. I could just watch that all day. Because that was so real, so raw, so emotional. Why was it so incredibly meaningful and emotional for you . As a woman of color, indian american, south asian woman, i felt seen and heard. Her selection as Vice President is historic because there are women around the country that finally feel like they have a seat at the table. This is a truly historic day. This is
Now, Washington Post reporters including dan ball, eugene robinson, take part in a virtual discussion on the Democratic National convention. They review the first night, which included speeches by former First Lady Michelle Obama and senator Bernie Sanders and discuss the conventions virtual format, maine political themes and they will look ahead to the second night of the convention that kicks off at 9 00 p. M. Eastern. Columnist ost moderates this discussion from earlier today. There is still so many unknowns around this virus. Mr. Biden not only will america dig itself out of the whole menu put us in, we will build back better. Jonathan good morning. I am an opinion writer for Washington Post, and welcome look, the onestop shop for news and analysis about the Democratic National convention. Each morning join us for updates from a top Washington Post reporter and updates from colonists and contributors. I am pleased to kick off our conversation and our coverage with chief National Co
In the wrong direction. It is another grim milestone in the pandemic the u. S. Has officially passed 4 million coronavirus cases, a recording more new cases in the past 2 weeks then for the whole month of june. The state of florida has become a hot spot and today, President Trump canceled part of the Republican Convention that was scheduled to be held in jacksonville florida. The president says it is not the right time. But we wont do a big crowded convention per se its just not the right time for that. I care deeply about the people of florida and everywhere else frankly in this country and even in the world. Who would be coming into the state and i dont want to do anything to upset. Theyll be doing very well very shortly. Jacksonvilles sheriff did recently say there were not enough officers time or money to keep everybody safe at the convention, gop events in charlotte north carolina. Those are still in the works. In california, we saw more than 12,000 new cases of the virus for the
Of his own. What is your job . He redefines an old role for a new generation. Theres this toxicity, this masculine idea of what a man is. A father. I really wanted a reminder of whats important to me. Who with the Vice President is marking many firsts. This is very emotional to be able to do this. While still trying to make time for each other. Were not each others chief of staff. Were husband and wife. Its the opportunity of a lifetime for the former Entertainment Lawyer who gave up his job to support his wife. Men need to support women. In this series we talked to people in politics and pop culture and find out what its like to be them. Now being the second gentleman. Whats it like to be the First Second Gentleman . Im only the First Second Gentleman because the country elected the first woman Vice President. So i look at it really mostly in that lens. Im here because im her husband. Im here to support her. So help me god. But hes also rewriting unspoken rules and roadmaps largely de
Doug emhoff is Making History of his own. What is your job . As he redefines an old role for a new generation. Theres this toxicity, this masculine idea of what a man is. A father. Its the kids initials. I just really wanted a reminder of whats important to me. Who with the Vice President is marking many firsts. This is very emotional to be able to do this. Reporter while still trying to make time for each other. Were not each others chief of staff. Were husband and wife. Its the opportunity of a lifetime for the former Entertainment Lawyer who gave up his job to support his wife. Men need to support women. We talk to people in politics and pop culture, and find out what its like to be them. Now being the second gentleman. Whats it like to be The First Second gentleman . Im only The First Second gentleman because the country elected the first woman Vice President , so i look at it really mostly in that lens. Im here because im her husband. Im here to support her. So help me god. Report