Inside the united center sure. Here in chicago, illinois, where the Democratic National Convention begins imminently. And where we are about to watch history unfold in one of the most consequential weeks of the 2024 campaign. Hello and welcome to the lead. Im jake tapper. Live here at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris, assuming the democratic mantle, officially, president Joe Biden, about to relinquish it today, Biden Will Ceremonial Ceremonially hand the reins of The Party over to his Vice President senate after an Election Shakeup for the ages, which believe it or not occurred only for weeks and one day ago mr. Biden just landed in chicago for his big speech because weve seen some new reporting that the president is somewhat relieved and nostalgic about his standoff, but also still a bit bitter over how it all went down well see tonight if any of that is discernible in his address, the White House says biden will sketch out his view of the stakes of thi
Kamala harris in michigan with single time getting out to those Battleground States, she is essentially the presumptive democrat nominee, she has enough delegates and it all happened in the blink of an eye. A piece of that excuse calls today breathtaking. And while she smiles from the podium, the President Of The United States parted his way across the tarmac and up the staircase to Air Force one. After reluctantly throwing in the towel on this race. Has indeed been a remarkable 24 hours in american president ial history. And then there will be the Vp Question for the vp. Medical writers over the New York Times ranked the nonbiden contenders, we drop out, and take a look at this wall. This is from the New York Times. They gave interest in various factors to tally electa electability. Vice president harris, shell take the wall on this, finish last. Some praising her energy, others calling her one of the weakest elements of the administration. And theres also this since. The Abc News Ips
Spending bills. Get ready because another hour of velshi begins right now. Good morning. Its sunday, october 1st. Im ali velshi. Its halloween and we begin this hour with some Breaking News. We have brand new nbc news polling that may scare President Biden and democrats, especially heading into key local and statewide elections on tuesday. The president s Approval Rating has dropped to 42 among American Adults with a 54 disapproval. Hes 12 points underwater. Its a 7 drop since august and 11point drop since the spring. Bidens Approval Rate at this point in his presidency is the lowest of any modern president with the very clear exception of donald trump. Some more devastating data of deep concern for democrats, just 37 of American Adults gave high marks, good or very good, for being competent and a good president , against 50 who gave biden poor and very poor marks. On several notable issues, you can see republicans hold a significant advantage on border security, inflation, crime, Nati
Bring iran back to the Negotiating Table. Mr. President , when would you like talks with iran to resume . Back at home though the wins for the president arent forth coming. Brandnew polling from nbc news released this morning finds the president s Approval Rating has dropped seven points since august to 42 . It also reveals that more than 7 in 10 surveyed believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. Which raises the question for democrats, will the president s Sagging Numbers be an albatross for them in tuesdays critically important elections for governor in virginia and new jersey . Dont be surprised if a bunch of democratic retirements are announced in the house if Terry Mcauliffe loses in virginia. But one Republican House member isnt waiting. Congressman Adam Kinzinger of illinois, a member of the january 6th select committee, and trump nemesis, announced that he wont run for reelection in next november. If i ever thought it was time to move on from congress, i would. And
Suicide. And the investor immortalizing The Big Short for predicting the Housing Bubble would burst is back at it again. Why hes betting 1. 6 billion that the stock market will crash. Our nbc News Reporters are following all of the latest developments. We begin in hawaii with the growing questions about the role downed power lines may have played in those deadly wildfires. Nbcs dana griffin is live from maui. Some hawaiian residents are suing the Utility Company as videos emerge of what happened to the power lines during the high winds. Dana, what can you tell us . Reporter well, chris, i can tell you, we have seen a lot of videos on social media, one in particular that purports to show downed power lines and smoke, and that could have been the reignition of that fire after it was contained. Nbc news has not independently verified those videos yet. Were hearing reports from several people including one guy who says that fire started behind his home, and now there are concerns that that