By — Hannah Grabenstein Hannah Grabenstein Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-second-gentleman-doug-emhoff-speaks-at-2024-democratic-national-convention Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention Politics Aug 21, 2024 12:45 AM EDT Second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, a night devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Watch Emhoff’s remarks in the player above. Emhoff spent much of his speech talking about their blended family, sharing two adult children from a previous marriage with Vice President Kamala Harris and their mother. He told the story of how he and Harris met, after being set up on a blind date, and how they share traditions, religions and cultures. And he related how Harris is a beloved stepmother to his son and daughter. “She’s always been there for our children, and I know she’ll always be there for yours, too. Kamala is a joyful warrior,” he said. “Here’s the thing about joyful warriors: They’re still warriors. And Kamala is as tough as it comes.” Later in the week, Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations as the party’s candidates. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 Fact-checking Biden’s DNC speech WATCH: DNC delegates on what they see in a Harris-Walz ticket WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Hannah Grabenstein Hannah Grabenstein @hgrabenstein
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, a night devoted to bringing “bold vision” to America’s future and a new generation of Democratic leadership. Watch Emhoff’s remarks in the player above. Emhoff spent much of his speech talking about their blended family, sharing two adult children from a previous marriage with Vice President Kamala Harris and their mother. He told the story of how he and Harris met, after being set up on a blind date, and how they share traditions, religions and cultures. And he related how Harris is a beloved stepmother to his son and daughter. “She’s always been there for our children, and I know she’ll always be there for yours, too. Kamala is a joyful warrior,” he said. “Here’s the thing about joyful warriors: They’re still warriors. And Kamala is as tough as it comes.” Later in the week, Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will formally accept their nominations as the party’s candidates. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: The Obamas and Doug Emhoff are set to speak on Day 2 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from DNC Day 1 Fact-checking Biden’s DNC speech WATCH: DNC delegates on what they see in a Harris-Walz ticket WATCH: ‘The future is here,’ Hillary Clinton says in 2024 Democratic National Convention speech WATCH: How Democrats could expand the Senate map in November, according to Sen. Gary Peters We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now