How Harris and Biden pulled off a miraculous hand-off: ‘This wouldn’t have worked any other way’

White House correspondent Mike Memoli, Former Senator Claire McCaskill, and “PoliticsNation” host Rev. Al Sharpton join Nicolle Wallace to discuss President Joe Biden’s swan song at last night’s DNC and how his relationship with his vice president made the historic act possible.



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[elizabethohalloran]

Thank you President Biden! Your light will shine brightly in the annals of history! Our new dream team…Harris and Walz!👍💙💙💙💙💙

[maximiliantiberiusvondavos]

Miraculous. I’m Max and I approve this message. 💙

[garybaldrick]

It speaks volumes that when a sitting president shows an ounce of integrity and humility by putting the good of the country ahead of his own ambition, the only way some people can rationalize this is to cry coup. Especially rich considering one party quite literally tried it already and like most things Trump, failed miserably. Time for a new interpretation methinks... G.O.P. Geriatric Old Projector.

[lilybryan]

Thanks Hillary, you broke barriers. Thank you for your service.

[jenniferbailey]

I cried my eyes out and I’m not even American. That’s how powerful that moment was.

[ritavanwaard]

The convention was such a joy to watch

[jennifermarkens]

Loving the optimism, the graciousness, the team spirit, the message, the well articulated policy plans, the integrity and the love of our nation. Harris/Walz 2024 Vote Blue Up and Down the Ballot. NO

[ST-wouw]

Joy, love, respect, support, kindness encouragement, lifting up instead of tearing down...yes, please!! Harris-Walz 🎉💙

[karenlubich]

Amazing emotional night. I cried it was so moving.

[justsayin]

Can't even vote as am not American, but I was riveted watching online with the excitement and enthusiasm keeping me up 'til the end. Even got teary listening to Ashley Biden's tribute to her father. Y'all have friends and fans north of the border. Do what you need to; the world is watching and praying. ❣💙🌊🌀

[andrewphillips]

What a night Joe was in the moment thank you Mr. President u are a real American patriot ❤❤❤❤

[hubbone]

Yeh! One & all taking a gigantic leap for USA!

[emydonavan]

Don’t sleep on Doug Emhoff. He’s a great speaker and an absolute wife guy.

[Swnsasy]

I feel so amazing! I'm excited for the next 8yrs!! Goosebumps and joy throughout last night! Harris/Walz!!

[remaeburney]

That hand off, the passing of the torch, was absolutely magic! 🪄 It was like Heaven stood up and gave her approval. Such a Spiritual moment!

[FarnarkleKing]

Finally! The World gets to see an actual large political campaign rally instead of 3 hours of whining and hate speeches from the Republican party.

[innanas]

3:23 We are in a battle for the soul of America.... .Nicole had to hold back the choke of tears on the end of this great speech.

[amyspaw-lieg]

Can't help thinking, Kamala Harris fell under the media's radar and underestimated her. Now look at her, I was happy with I'm absolutely ecstatic with Harris/walz.

[RenieD]

I gave my best to you. It gives me chills every time Biden says it. you felt his whole heart literally within those lines. 😢😊

[kitsune]

My children will ask why I did what I did, and my actions will be a resounding answer, for honor, for their future, for democracy...