And the speechesly senator tim scott, republican of South Carolina. Former South Carolina governor nikki haley. The significance of their speeches and their mess messages tonight. I think it is notable they were chosen to lead in the second hour, that is the hour that republicans have said would more prominent speakers beholden to the primetime hour to have network news coverage. Just to start with senator tim scott who wrapped up the first night of the convention. He gave a very powerful speech on race and given he is the only black republican senator, he is very poised to speak at this and he was the lead behind the Police Reform bill that the Senate Republicans had put forth following the george floyd protests. A very powerful speech from him. He also shows that the Trump Campaign and the administration and republicans in general really see him as a future leader of the party. That was a big scene tonight and well see that carry on through the rest of the week. At the convention the
Official renomination of President Trump and Vice President mike pence. It was a split Program Beginning this morning in charlotte, North Carolina, with the president making an appearance there early this afternoon and tonight included speeches live and taped. Coming up in just a moment, the perspective of two former moverbs congress from northern virginia. First elena is joining us from weaker. She covers politics and the white house. I want to begin with 10 00 hour and the speechesly senator tim scott, republican of South Carolina. Former South Carolina governor nikki haley. The significance of their speeches and their mess messages tonight. I think it is notable they were chosen to lead in the second hour, that is the hour that republicans have said would more prominent speakers beholden to the primetime hour to have network news coverage. Just to start with senator tim scott who wrapped up the first night of the convention. He gave a very powerful speech on race and given he is the
Whole , with love and understanding and small acts of kindness. Is the Halfway Point of a very unconventional convention. Good evening, everyone. The democrats ramped up their criticism of President Trump tonight and made an appeal to moderate voters. Our local reporter greg lee is back with us. The nominee himself even made a couple of cameo appearances tonight. Reporter at a normal convention we would to the only see the candidate and full of times. The democrats really tried to use this virtual format to showcase joe biden sympathy and emphasize the parties diversity. 231 votes for Bernie Sanders and 263 votes for our next President Joe Biden reporter with a virtual rollcall from across the country democrats formally made former vice President Joe Biden there 2020 president ial nominee. Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all, it means the world to me and my family. Reporter day two of the highly produced Democratic National convention headlined by dr. Jill b
Even feel the ash. Smoke. Thats another region towards this is why this map shows vacaville where were seeing dozens of fires burnsthe govern unhealthy for all groups air quality. Much like the north bay fires that led to the highest pollution in the last 20 years. We could be looking at these areas of very unhealthy air quality of a sudden shift in the wind. Coming up, well talk about when we might get some relief in terms of that air quality and cooler temperatures in our forecast comes up in about 12 minutes from now. Poor air quality sticking around for at least another day. You can see the haze and probably smell the smoke in many parts of the bay area. This is video of the smoky air from our hd sky cameras. And a viewer from Redwood Shores sent us this video of ash falling onto the ground tonight. People in sensitive groups should be cautious. That includes seniors, children, and people with respiratory and health issues. If anybody does smell smoke, we do recommend that resident
It is a little unusual for the secretary of state to be involved in politics of any shape or form, but it sure does sound like good theater and im anxious to see if youd see it. David ok, many thanks. You will be back with us tomorrow night. We will have live coverage again of the second night of the Republican National Convention Starting at 10 00 p. M. Eastern time. As we said, secretary of state mike pompeo will be appearing from jerusalem as well as First Lady Melania Trump headlining the night. This is coverage of the Republican National convention on Bloomberg Television and radio. Welcome to Bloomberg Markets asia. Asia looking set for gains after wall street extended its record run, investors increasingly optimistic for a virus vaccine and that the Global Pandemic will not drag on the recovery. One progress,e the u. S. And china held trade talks and say they have made advances and both sides insist they are committed to the deal being a success. Rishaad and the Republican Conve