The voters turned out in record numbers and delivered an historic victory. Earlier today senator kerry called with his congratulations. We had a really good phone call. He was very gracious. Senator kerry waged a spirited campaign. He and his supporters can be proud of their efforts. [ applause ] laura and i wish senator kerry, teresa and their whole family our best wishes. America has spoken, and im humbled by the trust and the confidence of my fellow citizens. With that trust comes a duty to serve all americans, and i will do my best to fulfill that duty every day as your president. [ applause ] there are many people to thank and my family comes first. [ applause ] laura is the love of my life. Im glad you love her, too. I want to thank our daughters who joined their dad for his last campaign. I appreciate the hard work of my i especially want to thank my parents for their loving support. [ applause ] im grateful to the Vice President and lynn and their daughters who have worked so h
And david daley, author of why your vote doesnt count and the upcoming book unrigged, how americans battle back of democracy. Im a citizen of cherokee nation, a journalist and host of the podcast this land and im really, really excited to dig into this conversation in the next hour. I think its more important now than ever. I think in this moment of a Global Pandemic we are seeing the systemic failures of our government right now. You know, sort of all of the cracks that were existing are more apparent than ever and i think a lot of us have our eyes on this upcoming election, if that election is going to be a solution or make the problem worse. So, steve, i ill direct the first question to you. A lot of democrats have seen a singular focus on beating donald trump in november. Theres a lot of debate whether or not those efforts should be voted on or should be focused on converting trump voters, working class white voters over to the democratic side or increasing turnout or people of col
Welcome to the they on the bay area i am rebecca and i am joined by a columnist at the nation. Thank you for joining us. And why your vote doesnt count. And his book on rigged. Its a pleasure to be here. As a journalist and host of the podcast and im really excited to get into a conversation over the next hour because its more important now than ever in the middle of the Global Pandemic we have seen failure of our government right now that is more apparent than ever and with this upcoming election and if that will be a solution or to make the problem worse. So a lot of democrats have a singular focus there is a lot of debate and if they should convert trump voters converting over to the democratic side or increasing turnout. What is the best strategy . All of the Empirical Data shows to the Obama Coalition with overwhelming numbers of color calling the meaningful minority. Thirtyseven and 40 percent that is a majority of people in the country and eligible voters but in 2016 so we forge
And mr. Trumps refuse al to cr people,ncbly when a Congress Woman says i will be the president s nightmare. She is lucky to be where she is. Let me tell you. Brennan how and will the two parties make a effort to cool things now. Our Major Garrett sat down with Vice President mike pence. I think millions of americans share the president aesz frustration of sitting members of Congress Engaging in that reckless rhetoric. The president thought it was important to stand up to them. I am glad he did it. Brennan we will talk with wyoming Congress Woman liz cheney. And 2020 democratic contender cory and we see a shift in the field of 25. House Intelligence Committee chairman reviews muellers testimony this week. That and mor brennan good morning, welcome to face the nation. President trump doubled down on his attacks on four democratic members of congress. He says they are not capable of loving our country. Yesterday Major Garrett asked Vice President pence about the send her back chants from
line. under normal circumstances it takes a lot more creativity to sell lipstick than it does to be the white house press secretary. x stepped on the totally different job under joe biden, the rules have changed. you have to be able to think on the fly, because your boss can t. so every time he goes outside you re going to translate what he said or what he really meant, for the sake of argument he meant anything at all. i know that you re frustrated for example, i can taste it. what does frustration taste like? an earthy slightly unctuous blend of banking notes, mango and raspberry? joe biden did not say. the white house press secretary, that is her job. to name another example, which united states senator who represents the state of florida and which is the state of wisconsin which is not near florida? the press secretary has to know that too, and of course just stayed today, and et cetera. so it s not an easy gig and particularly tough job on the topics are serious like nuc