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WATCH: Rep. Crockett recalls how Harris, ‘the most powerful woman in the world,’ wiped her tears in DNC speech

Name: WATCH: Rep. Crockett recalls how Harris, ‘the most powerful woman in the world,’ wiped her tears in DNC speech
Uploaded: 2024-08-19T23:27:34-04:00
Description: “What I love about Kamala Harris goes beyond her resume. It’s that she sees the humanity in everyone,” Crockett said.

Politics Aug 19, 2024 11:27 PM EDT

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial resume as she spoke Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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Crockett, a former public defender and defense attorney, painted a portrait of Harris as a caring public servant, one who stood in stark contrast to former president Donald Trump, her rival in the 2024 race.

“What I love about Kamala Harris goes beyond her resume. It’s that she sees the humanity in everyone,” Crockett said.

The lawmaker recounted a story from early in her congressional career when she joined Harris for an official photo. Crockett, who had already faced attacks from some Republicans on the House floor, said the vice president turned to her and asked what was wrong.

“She saw right through me. She saw the distress,” Crockett said, starting to tear up before taking a beat. “And the most powerful woman in the world wiped my tears and listened.”

After a short pause, she continued, “It’s so hard to tell this story,” but she shared how Harris comforted her in that moment.

During the first day of the convention, delegates formally adopted a party platform. Later in the week, Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations as the party’s candidates.