Discussion on this day two of hello and welcome. Thank you for joining us on day two of the 2020 national convention. You can find this event and the latest Convention News on our ehill. Com. Hub at th the presidency is not the only race up for grabs. Today, we look for the battle for control of congress. We have terrific guests joining us, but before we dive in i would like to thank the American Petroleum for their support of the event. The races have also been affected by the pandemic. What that could mean for republicans as they seek to control retain control of the senate and take back the house. Before we get underway, you can tweet us at the hill events thehill2020. Now, to kick things off, i am floriday a former congressman. Is a principal of communications and has been retained as an advisor by the miami mayor. A partner at rock strategy was the first person to serve in both the house and senate. In joining us is janel king, a rising star in the Republican Party and is currentl
Thank you for joining us on day two of the 2020 Republican National convention. You can find this event and the latest Convention News on our Convention Hub at thehill. Com. This program is also coming to you live on facebook and twitter. The presidency is not the only race up for grabs in november. Today, we look for the battle for control of congress and other down ballot races. We have terrific guests joining us, but before we dive in i would like to thank the American Petroleum institute for their support of the event. Along with the president ial campaign, congressional and other down ballot races have also been affected by the pandemic. What that could mean for republicans as they seek to control retain control of the senate and take back the house. Before we get underway, a few housekeeping notes you can tweet us at the hill events using thehill2020. We are live and we could experience occasional troubles with the video, usually refreshing the page will fix the problem. Now, to
Testify today. Before the hearing we will discuss the Postal Service with kevin gosar. Washington journal is next. Former Vice President biden. I am proud to carry the banner of our party into the general election with great honor and humility paid i accept your nomination for president of the United States of america. That is joe biden from last night. Hey did not mention the president by name, but he criticize the president on several fronts. He expressed aspects of what he would like to accomplish if he becomes president. For is washington journal today, august 20 first. Today we will take you to the Senate Hearing featuring the post mentor postmaster general. Heres how you can call us and let us know your thoughts, 202 7488000 if you support joe biden, 202 7488001 if you support the president and if you are undecided give us a call at 202 7488002. You can text us if you wish at 202 7488003, and you can tweet cspanwj. One writer says he gave his remarks absent a crowd because of the
Oclock were talking 93. So plenty of 90s to be found her big board well be checking in to some of that coming up in just a bit well marty. Dave our top story at the 8 oclock hour senator Kamala Harris will appear with joe biden today for the very first time as his running mate is going to be a historic moment as harris is the first woman of color to appear on president ial ticket. Now the event later on today will be held in bidens home state of delaware. Now the Biden Campaign shared this photo showing the moment that biden told resume that she was chosen as his running mate, and then on twitter biden described harris as a fearless fighter for the little guy and one of the countrys finest public servants, senator harris she also took to twitter and she praised joe biden saying she is honored to join him as the democratic nominee for Vice President. And she will do what it takes to make him the next commander in chief. Joining us now to break down bidens running mate selection is our p
Joe biden is still short of the total delegates he needs 20 nomination outright. And now, he has 670 compared to bernies 574. But that when in michigan, that big one could signal he has strong support in a critical november battleground. One that President Trump won by aharon is she detention in 2016. Matt finn is live in detroit with more on the race. Our primary night panel has an analysis look at them, its a sexy night here. First up lets go to foxbusiness answer breaking down his numbers with his magic fingers pray to make thats right kennedy i will tell you it is interesting that joe biden has been able to do what he is doing in the fox news decision desk comfortable enough to project that Vice President does beat sanders in michigan. We call it with the polls closing you know it is a comfortable victory. Sanders pulled off a big surprise in the state four years ago. Obviously unable to do that again in the first date with the industrial midwest to come in. So that joe mentioned t