Belief that systemic racism exists in policing. Joe biden explains it all by saying he thinks that america is, quote, systemically racist. And he and Kamala Harris often say that they believe police have a, quote, complicit bias against minorities. Were not going to defund the police, not now, not ever. Were going to back the blue and were going to back the blue for four more years. In ohio, democratic Vice President ial nominee Kamala Harris painted clear picture of the choice facing americans. In this election, we have clear choices. On the one hand on this issue, someone in donald trump who has spent time trying to sow and hate and division and turn americans against each other, and on the other hand, a joe biden who is so deeply and firmly committed to unifying and healing our country. Two campaigns vying for votes in an election that is well under way. Nearly every state is open for voting now. And so far voters are cashing in on their early chance to have a say. More than 51 mill
Another jampacked hour of american voices to get to you coming to you from telemundo headquarters in miami. I remain in florida, a state vital to president ial elections, every four years. And while that is always the case, this year, the why is different. Well dig into how this state has changed, since the last time around. And what it could mean for the president s hopes of winning here, again. And tonight, the messaging that may fuel momentum in the final stretch, not just in florida t but, across the key battlegrounds like ohio, pennsylvania, wisconsin. States where there is a candidate or campaign on the ground, in some form or fashion, right now. As this election is fullsteam ahead, with ten days to go. Early voting, still, smashing records. Welcome to a new hour of american voices. Hey, everyone. Im alicia menendez. The campaigns have held ten different events, in five states, today. Putting heavy emphasis on swing states in the balance. Both, President Trump and former Vice Pre
Castro, who served as hud secretary during the obama administration. He was also mayor of san antonio. Thank you both so much for being here. Congresswoman, you heard what former president obama was saying there on the stump sthachlt. Is that a message thats going to resonate with voters . When it comes to the electorates were trying to win over, there are a lot of messages that are resonating, but first and foremost, covid is the most pressing issue for our working families. Whether you have been directly impacted by a covid diagnosis, or whether you are a worker or a person thats been impacted by the devastating economic fallout of the pandemic, the fact that President Trump has completely ignored and, in fact, is denying reality on an issue that is impacting millions of americans is politically devastating. And we have to have an administration thats not just going to address the medical fallout, but also the economic fallout with people on the brink of evictions, forecloses, layoff
Get one early. This as the time it takes for the u. S. To record another 1 million new cases keeps getting smaller and smaller. Five days to go from 14 million to 15 million new covid cases in this country. We are well on our way to the next million as the death toll just topped 288,000 people. Joining us now nbc News White House correspondent Kristen Welker and nbc News Pentagon correspondent courtney cueby. The president elect asked congress for a waiver to allow former general austin to serve as defense secretary but as we have seen some democrats are not on board with this. Heres what illinois senator tammy duckworst said today. I will support general austin but not the waiver. I believe there needs to be civilian oversight of the military. To her credit she was one of 17 Democratic Senators who voted against a waiver for former defense secretary mattis back in 2017. Consistent at least on that front. Does the biden team think they will have enough time with this and how do they pl