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
Senator elect obama discussing this memoir in new york city. [cheering and applause]. Good evening everyone my name is luke and thank you for joining us and on the morning of november 3rd, millions of americans woke up to find them and they voted for was elected president. [laughter]. Millions of other americans. [cheering and applause]. Almost an equal numbers woke up to a great disappointment. For those americans there was a least one saving grace. [cheering and applause]. The man who had been the dynamic voice of the democratic conventions keynote speaker and amanda spoke of big dreams and his own life and big dreams for his country had actually been elected senator from illinois. [cheering and applause]. And that man is our guest tonight, barack obama. It is convention speak our guest spoke about his father born and raised in kenya that he spoke of his grandfather, domestic servants marine and he spoke of the journey he has taken his own life. That story which brings him here tonig
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Judicial nominations, including District Court nominees for arkansas and pennsylvania, as well as Appeals Court nominations for the 9th circuit covering the western u. S. And the 2nd circuit which includes connecticut, new york and vermont. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, thank you for not leaving us alone in a challenging world. You remain our refuge in every storm. We call you when troubles arise, and you rescue us even from selfinflicted wounds. You clean up our debris, restoring us to your sweet fellowship. As our lawmakers commit this day to you, help them navigate through its turbulence. May your spirit impinge on their minds, guiding them by the light of your truth. Be the resource they need to be faithful stewards of your unfolding providence. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro t
Podcast episodes, just blocks from the capitol dome. All this thanks to our gracious host here at Georgetown Institute for constitutional advocacy and protection. And, for this episode as well, the american constitutional, constitution society. The leading Progressive Organization and network with over 200 lawyer and student chapters nationwide. All this week, we are talking about what happens after mueller. What are the challenges and prospects for our Democratic Institutions . Today, we are focused on what happens the day of Robert Muellers testimony to congress. Prior to the announcement of muellers testimony, the houses effort to bring the report to life seems to be getting nowhere and we are checkmated. 13 weeks have passed, and the house hadnt succeeded in having a single fact witness testify publicly. Stymied repeatedly by the administrations reflexive and ultra aggressive policy of interposing dubious defenses that Left Congress having to choose between caving and litigating. T