Groups role in campaign 2020. Nextgen americas benjamin insel talks about his role getting the youth to support joe biden. Washington journal is next. Host good morning. It is the washington journal. You are looking at the Wisconsin Center in milwaukee, one ofseveral sites for this years Democratic National committee convention, which starts this night. Program would take place from there, but it can be held from other areas. Cspan willf that, be covering at 5 00 this evening. We want to hear from you about political conventions and if you think they matter in this day in age, especially in the new environment we are in. You can let us know your thoughts by calling us. For republicans, 202 7488000 free democrats four democrats, and independents 202 7488002. Us, tweet ustext cspanwj, and a post on facebook at facebook. Com cspan. The New York Times has a highlight of who you will see tonight, including minnesota senator amy klobuchar, the nevada senator and the first latina to lead a Se
Hours after announcing senator Kamala Harris is his running mate, the scene at a high school in wilmington, delaware. Senator harris leaving washington, d. C. Earlier today for the trip via the suburban vehicle to get to wilmington, delaware and the remarks line on cspan. Our phone lines are open. Your reaction to the announcement by senator Kamala Harris run with joe biden as his running mate. You heard from the former Vice President the criteria he took in place, including being the last person in the room, something he was asked when meeting with senator barack obama to serve as his running mate. Tell us what you think about the selections and the speech tonight by the former Vice President and senator Kamala Harris. We will begin with amelia joining us from california, democrats align. Caller good afternoon and thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak up. I think it is good. There is not going to be no perfect candidate for Vice President. Everyone has their different kinds
Speaking as the crowd at a big move on big ideas summit forum encourage her harris to come back. Harris as you can see was just fine. This happened at the democratic gathering in San Francisco. She was fielding questions. The protester popped out of the audience. Direct action everywhere claimed responsibility for the disruption. It is an animal activist group. It is unclear at the protest it will face charges. Harris is one of more than a dozen president ial candidates for the state Democratic Convention. Melissa is at missoni center. Reporter here in the Convention Center 11 candidates gave speeches today. You might think kratz give speeches the democrats would be an easy go. While it was generally warmly received some speakers got the audience participation. Reporter former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper did not get a warm reception. He said america has problems but socialism is not the solution. In response he was booed. If we are not careful we are going to end up helping to
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Across the journalism and political spectrum. President obama said this at the white house. Michelle and i want to offer our deepest condolences to gwen ifills family and all of you, her colleagues, on her passing. Gwen was a friend of ours, she was an extraordinary journalist, she always kept faith with the fundamental responsibilities of her profession, asking the tough questions, Holding People in power accountable, and defend ago strong and free press that makes our democracy work. I always appreciated gwens reporting even when i was at the receiving end of one of her tough and thorough interviews, whether she reported from a Convention Floor or the field, whether she sat at the debate moderators table or anchors desk, she not only informed todays citizens but inspired tomorrows journalists. She was an especially powerful role 3408d for young women and girls who admired her integrity, intelligence and intellect and for which she blazed a trail for onehalf of the first female anchor