Chicago, Aug 21 (PTI) 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 insight into Harris's personal life and story. "She brings both joy and toughness to this task.
And she will be a great president who we will all be proud of,” Emhoff said. “She stands up to bullies, just like my parents taught me to. She likes to see people do well but hates when they're treated unfairly.
She believes this work requires a basic curiosity and just how people are doing,” Emhoff said. “Her empathy is her strength,” Emhoff, the fir.