Kamala Harris will be a great president who entire America will be proud of, her husband Douglas Emhoff has said, as he talked about her strong character and empathy as well as their personal life to make a strong pitch for her.
Emhoff, 59, introduced himself as the first-second gentleman to the cheering crowd at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Emhoff highlighted their family and how he met Harris on the second day of the four-day convention in Chicago.
He said that his wife rises to the occasion wherever she's needed and has done that for their family.
And now that the country needs her, she's showing you what we already know. She is ready to lead, Emhoff said.
Harris' stepson, Cole Emhoff, introduced his father in a video message. Both Cole and Doug Emhoff's participation highlights what Harris often describes as her blended family.
Hello to my big, beautiful blended family up there. I love you so much, he said at the beginning of his remarks.
He gave insi
