Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown (D) pushed back on Newsmax host Rob Finnerty after he suggested that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris owed her career to an "unsavory" relationship with him. Brown spoke to Finnerty Tuesday as the Democratic National Committee held the second night of its convention . "You dated Kamala Harris for a brief time back in the 1990s," Finnerty explained.
"Now she's on the verge of the White House . The convention is happening in Chicago. To me, when I read about this story, that's the power of Willie Brown.
" Brown argued that Harris had been a key part of running the city when he was mayor. "Without you, without your help, is Kamala where she is today?" the Newsmax host asked. "Absolutely," Brown stated.
"She's there based on her skill set." "As I indicated, she was a part of the city attorney's office in San Francisco, and she earned every bit of everything she was involved in there, and that translates into much of what she talks about on the stage," he remarked. Finnerty suggested he doubted the former mayor's answer.
"Because you know what the accusation is, and it might be unsavory, but it's that you were together, she was your, you were boyfriend and girlfriend, and you opened doors to her that otherwise wouldn't open up to somebody that young and maybe that inexperienced," the host opined. "I don't see how you didn't give her a leg up." ALSO READ: Why Kamala Harris may get a big convention polling ‘bounce’ "Well, let me assure you that Gavin Newsom is two years her junior," Brown pointed out.
"I started his career by direct appointment, ultimately to an elective office, which is now translated into the mayorship of San Francisco, the lieutenant governorship of the state of California , and now the governorship of the state of California and maybe, just maybe, when Kamala Harris has finished her tenure as a president, he may very well be the president that we will next be involved with, and I started that." Watch the video below from Newsmax. CHICAGO — As Democratic National Convention delegates ceremonially nominated Kamala Harris for president, hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed in the streets with Chicago police officers.
During the 8 p.m. ET hour, Palestine protesters marched into a line of riot police near Clinton and Madison streets, about three miles away from the United Center, where the prime-time events of the Democratic National Convention are taking place, and near Chicago's Israeli consulate.
Police — some dressed in riot gear — targeted specific protesters and pulled them out of the crowd. Police arrested one man during a chaotic scene. Police confront pro-Palestinian protesters in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, Aug.
20, 2024. (Jordan Green / Raw Story ) As the sun began setting, riot police lined Clinton Street in downtown Chicago. Protesters retreated back to the area directly in front of the Israeli consulate and are now giving speeches and chanting.
"Revolution, revolution, normalize the revolution," they shouted. As the 10 p.m.
ET hour neared, some protesters declared, "We’re going to fight our way out." Raw Story then witnessed police arrest at least two more protesters, who continued to clash with police. Many far-left protesters blame President Joe Biden and Harris for pro-Israel policies they argue have facilitated the deaths of tens of thousands of Gaza residents during Israel's 10-month-long war on Hamas, which rules the Palestinian territory.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was pinching himself after watching delegates formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the ticket at the Democratic National Convention — and then slammed her MAGA opponent by likening the election to darkness versus light. Speaking with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on the floor of the DNC in Chicago, Newsom shared how he couldn't believe he was standing there as governor announcing more than 400 votes for his pal Harris.
"It's just surreal. Just an obvious point of pride," he said. "What a point of privilege and what an opportunity to showcase someone whose next-level talent is now out of the shadow of being vice president and has the chance to shine.
" Newsom noted that the election is now a "sprint" and said Harris recognizes what's at stake. He urged her to "stay on the offense." ALSO READ: Stop the Steal 2024 is here "No one's denying what's on the other side," he said, referring to former President Donald Trump .
"No one is denying the choice: this is daylight and darkness and the contrast couldn't be more acute." Newsom then shared what he called "a beautiful thing to watch." "Donald Trump is spinning.
He doesn't know what to do, he doesn't know how to do it. But he'll ultimately land somewhere. And that's why we ultimately have to be humble as it relates to what's in front of us in the next few months," Newsom said.
Newsom theorized that Trump was taken off guard by the party's sudden unity. "And I don't think he also imagined the one intangible: there's a sense of spirit and pride," he said, and "energy that's beyond these four walls." Watch the clip below or at this link.
Tuesday's Democratic National Convention roll call to appoint Kamala Harris the party's presidential nominee might have been ceremonial, but it was also a spectacle. Though the official roll call took place weeks before to avoid a legal battle over state ballot laws , the Democratic Party made the ceremonial a party, DJing individualized music for each state's delegation and treating the crowd to surprise cameos from a variety of stars and celebrities. Onlookers were mesmerized by the performance, calling it one of the most energetic political convention showcases they had ever seen — including even some Republicans.
"THAT’S how you roll call!" posted award-winning podcaster Allison "Mueller, She Wrote" Gill in response to the surprise, show-stealing appearance by rap star Lil Jon for the Georgia delegation. "I'm gonna just go ahead and call this moment with DJ Cassidy calling the roll call the greatest moment of the DNC ," wrote attorney and SHERO writer Amee Vanderpool. "Georgia brought Lil Jon out for what is essentially the most lit roll call ever," wrote the account @PattyLupone.
"Fun fact: Lil Jon was once a contestant on The Apprentice. Suck it, Donald." "Why is it smart to do the roll call this way for Dems?" wrote ex-Republican and former Lincoln Project strategist Matt Walton.
"1. It's a lot of fun 2. There is so much content for social media to help Harris.
3. The short clips are great to get campaign message across. 4.
This will be talked about a lot and people will rewatch." ALSO READ: ‘Absolutely essential’: Son of Oath Keeper Stewart Rhodes is all in for Kamala Harris "This roll call is unapologetic earnestness and unironic cringe without one ounce of shame. It's perfect," wrote Run For Something founder Amanda Litman.
"Did not have the soundtrack of college as the soundtrack of the delegate roll call vote on my bingo card today...
but love it," wrote former White House press secretary and MSNBC contributor Jen Psaki. "Folks..
. we’ve figured out how to do a roll call. Forever.
This is what we do all the time now!!" wrote legal analyst Elie Mystal. "I’m sorry but this #DNC2024 roll call with DJ Cassidy, themed state music and party/club atmosphere is blowing the RNC’s roll call out of the water," wrote GOP commentator Meghan McCain. "It looks like a giant party and celebration and everyone in that room looks like they’re having a blast.
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