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A peculiarity of the American election campaign is that spouses also appear on the campaign trail. So of course Doug Emhoff, perhaps America's first second gentleman, also speaks at the party convention in Chicago — and publicly declares his love for Kamala Harris.

“I love you so much and I'm so proud of how you stand up to all of us,” says Emhoff. “Whenever she's needed, she's needed, and Kamala rises to the occasion.” This is what the country needs her now. “He is ready to lead, brings joy and rigor to the job, and will be an outstanding president that we will all be proud of,” Emhoff told delegates. She is a “happy fighter”.

“She never runs away from a fight,” the 59-year-old said, referring to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, adding, “She knows the best way to deal with a coward is to attack cowards.” are weak. “And Kamala Harris can sense weakness.”

Emhoff talked about how he met the current US vice president. At that time he left a voice message on her phone. Harris kept the message and read it to him every year on his wedding anniversary. The couple will celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary on Thursday, August 22. Harris, 59, and Emhoff met late in life. In 2013, a friend arranged a blind date for the two of them in California.