Steve cortes Discusses Campaign 2020 and the Republican Convention. Plus, emails, tweets, and phone calls. Washington journal is next. With gratitude for the confidence President Donald Trump has placed in me, the support of our Republican Party, and the grace of god, i humbly accept your nomination to run and serve as Vice President of the United States. From the third night of the Republican National convention, the Vice President in baltimore excepting the nomination to serve as the president s running mate. We will begin with your thoughts andhe themes of the evening the issues surrounding campaign 2020 and our first hour. You can dial in at 202 7488000 if you are supporting President Trump. If you support joe biden, call us at 202 7488001. Candidateport another or undecided, your line is 202 7488002. Us with your name, city, and state, or go to twitter and facebook to join the conversation. Pageew york times front framed last nights convention speeches. Law and orderew as a rallyi
This morning on washington journal we take a look at the Michael Flynn perjury case that was reheard yesterday i the d. C. Circuit judge court of police judge court of appeals. Good morning, its wednesday, august 12, 2020. Yesterday afternoon joe biden named Kamala Harris as his running mate in the 2020 election. The 55yearold daughter of jamaican and indian immigrants becomes the first lap woman in first asianamerican to run for Vice President on a major party ticket. This morning we are getting your reaction. Phone lines are open to let us know your thoughts. Republicans can call in this ,orning at 202 7488001 democrats 202 7488000, 202 7488002. You can send us a tax that 202 7488002 a text at 202 7488002. Good wednesday morning to you. You can go ahead and talk calling him right now as we show you how the joe biden for Kamala Harris played out on the front pages of several Major National papers. This is the front page of the Washington Post. A historic move. Ine first woman of color
Former u. S. Attorney and university of michigan professor Barbara Mcquade joins us to discuss the Michael Flynn perjury case. The court of appeals for the d. C. Circuit judge to. Can you start by reminding viewers why it was before that panel yesterday . Guest this is very much a process case. Of thejudge panel district of Columbia Court of forals had granted a motion an extraordinary remedy that tells a judge you must do something or not do something, and they directed the judge in the Michael Flynn case to dismiss the case. What happened yesterday is the full court, all 10 judges were eligible to decide this case and reheard it. They started over. Host during that hearing, Michael Flynns attorney argued that the u. S. District court judge overstepped his authority in not allowing the Justice Department to dismiss that case. Do you think that the judge, judge sullivan, overstepped his authority . That he hasnt yet, and is the reason this case is being heard. It is an unusual posture
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Mighty god, you are the strength of our lives, our safe fortress and shelter from lifes storms. During this season of a raging tempest, speak your peace to our senators. Remind them that you continue to rule your universe through the unfolding of your prevailing providence and that your truth continues to march on in our nation and world. Lord, prosper the works of the hands of our legislators, as they strive to glorify you with their thoughts, words, and actions. May faith replace fear, truth defeat falsehood, justice triumph over greed, and love prevail over hate. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice
She was asked about her views on the removal of historical statues depicting the founding others and whether Founding Fathers in whether the house would pursue articles of impeachment against attorney general william barr. This is a half an hour. Ert i am a National Political reporter at the Washington Post. I am joined today by House Speaker nancy pelosi of california. She is the nations top democrat, who is leaving her partys push on police reform, health care, and oversight of the trump administration. Speaker pelosi, welcome back to Washington Post live. Speaker pelosi thank you, bob. My pleasure. Robert i appreciate your time on this important and sad day, one month since george floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed by a white Police Officer in minneapolis. We will cover a lot of topics today, but lets begin there. The house is voting today on your bill, the George Floyd Justice in policing act. It is an expansive bill. How many republicans do you expect to join you . Speaker pe