3rd time he runs for president you always have to keep in mind clear and its going to be interesting because so far i have the feeling the only message the democrats are really having is we are not Donald Donald trump they make this whole election into a referendum against donald trump so it will be crucial for biden to find a way to really mess out his political ideas i think its going to be not enough to convince the swing voters the republicans who dont want to want to vote for trump are going to convince them to vote for democrats this in this years elections if you doesnt really show a political plan and biden and the democrats surely hoping the 3rd time is the charm but this is a Virtual Convention is unlike any in the democrats history fitting for this unprecedented moment in time but do you think a lack of an audience will help or hinder biden in this case. That is a very good point i mean i covered the last conventions that its really like a huge party its a mix between a fami
Include your first name and your city. Word. E now, i give you my if you entrust me with the presidency, i will draw on the best of us, not the worst. I will be an ally of the light, not the darkness. Us, to comeor together. Make no mistake. We we can and overcome can and will overcome the season of darkness in america. We will choose hope over fear. Facts overxed fiction. I am a proud democrat. I will be proud to carry the banner of our party into the general election. It is with great honor and humility i accept this nomination for president of the United States of america. But while i will be a democratic candidate, i will be an american print. I will work hard an american president. I will work hard for those who did not support me. As hard as i did for those who did vote for me. That is the job of a president , to represent all of us. Not just our base or our party. This is not a partisan moment. This must be an american moment. It is a moment that calls for hope, light and love.
In fact, he said and i quote, that many of the ideas he fought for that just a few years ago were considered radical are now mainstream in the democratic already democratic party. At the root of their agenda is the belief that america is driven by envy, not aspiration. That millions of americans harbor ill will towards our neighbors instead of loving our neighbors as ourselves. The radical left leaves that the part left believes the federal government must be involved in every aspect of our lives to correct the american runs. They believe the federal government needs to dictate how americans live, how we should work, how we should raise our children. And in the process, deprive our people of freedom, prosperity and security. Their agenda is based on government control. I agenda is based on our agenda is based on freedom. [applause] where President Trump cut taxes, joe biden wants to raise taxes. Where this president achieved Energy Independence for the United States, joe biden would ab
Steven thank you, anna and jake i am steve shepard, Senior Campaigns editor of politico, joined by Elena Schneider we have, as they said, two republican pollsters joining us today. John mclaughlin, part of the Trump Campaign polling team, and neil newhouse, republican strategies. Neil was the pollster for the previous republican president ial nominee, mitt romney in 2012. Elena but before we get started, a reminder that you can follow along with this conversation following the hashtag rncwithpolitico. And also ask us questions politico. So thank you john and neil for being with us this morning. Mr. Newhouse thanks, elena. Mr. Mclaughlin pleasure to be here. Steve for both of you, i want to start with the question i get most of all when people ask me, whether it is in a speaking gig or in general conversation, about the polls, and that is to what extent the polls have underestimated President Trump over the past five years. Most of the folks who have looked at the idea of a trump hidden
The shooting of a black man led to protest and violence there. And the protests have now reached the world of sports tonight. The nbas three playoff games suspended as well as three Major League Baseball games postponed for the night. And the rising death toll in the covid pandemic, surpassing 180,000 deaths in this country according to the latest count by nbc news. We are likely to hear more about these topics tonight and our team of correspondents will dig into how all these issues could shape this election. The convention has been underway tonight for 90 minutes. We heard from several white house staffers in the last hour, and we are waiting any moment now. Laura trump, the daughterinlaw of President Trump. But the main event, Vice President pence, chief White House Correspondent Hallie Jackson is at fort mchenry where the Vice President is speaking. Hallie, what are we expecting . Reporter savan saw, you talked about all the news happening as we come on the air tonight. The Vice Pr