Other this year, less than a month ago, this event was meant to boost president Bidens Reelection prospects. Now its a Rapper Fire Reintroduction for Kamala Harris. In a significant show of party unity, tonight, President Biden will deliver the first Keynote Speech of this convention. After his historic exit from the 2024 race, he has a new goal and an unexpected new chapter of his legacy. Setting up his Vice President for success. My colleague Chris Jansing joins us from chicago along with monica alba, senior political correspondent for the hill, amy pardons, and jeff mason, white House Correspondent for reuters. Chris, democrats are kicking things off with some of their biggest names tonight. Give us a rundown of what we can expect. Reporter this is a classic passing of the torch. Because even though this is Kamala Harris convention now, this is Joe Bidens night. It is a chance to honor him for his 50 years of service, more than 50 years in public life. Im looking behind me at the Co
James carville and Reverend Al Sharpton are standing by to talk about all of it. Those in washington Think Shapiro is the odds to get on the ticket. How do voters fear about it . Well talk about the veep stakes. Later ill talk to michigan congresswoman Elissa Slotkin in one of the most closely watched races in the country. Okay. The first thing we should tell you today is that were watching and waiting for any news at all about Kamala Harriss Running Mate. The Vice President has been meeting with Candidates Oneonone at her home in washington this weekend, governor Josh Shapiro, minnesota governor tim walz, and Arizona Congressman Mark kelly in arizona. A congressman has been seen leaving her house and shes holding a rally with her Running Mate in philadelphia. Were getting very, very close to a decision here. If we hear anything at all, i promise well let you know as soon as we know. The fact of the matter is no matter who she chooses who she picks will grow the momentum on top of the
Handover. Judge jeanine i get to eat. Bret thanks, jesse. Bret good evening. Im bret baier. This day two of the Republican National Convention. We are coming to you live from the forum. The band be already kicked in Evening Session getting underway. Among the highlights former president ial candidate Nikki Haley U. N. Ambassador as well who had been a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump on the Campaign Trail. Well, she will try convince undecided voters to come over to the g. O. P. Side. Todays theme here at the convention, Make America Safe once again. That sentiment has added meaning in the wake of saturdays attempted assassination of the former president. Congressional Correspondent Aishah Hasnie starts us off tonight live from the Convention Floor. Good evening, issue sexual harassment. Aishah bret, good evening to you. We did see senator j. D. Vance brand new v. P. Pick on stage today. He was doing his run through ahead of his big speech tomorrow night. Did he not speak
Purging his party of anyone who dares challenge Donald Trump. Like Liz Cheney. Mccarthy has been learning to ingratiate himself to the 45th president ever since Trump Pet named him, and i quote, my kevin, on the eve of his inauguration. And since mccarthy figured out trumps favorite starburst flavors. You read that right. Its worked for him so far. Mccarthy did allow some daylight between himself and trump when the carefully quaffed californian spoke his conscience about the January 6th attack on the capitol. The president bears responsibility for Wednesdays Attack on congress by mob rioters. He should have immediately denounced the mob when he saw what was unfolding. And that is true. But with his eyes firmly affixed on the Speakers Gavel, mccarthy promptly gaslit his way back into trumps good graces. Do you believe that former President Trump provoked i dont believe he provoked if you listen to what he said at the rally. Really . Joining me now to discuss, Michael Steele, former Rnc
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