Florida and texas. This is just over an hour. Todays event promises to be an engaging analysis of the 2020 president ial election and the latino vote. There is no question that 2020 for the first time in our countrys history, latinos were the largest ethnic minority, ith 32 million eligible voters and with record numbers of atinos turning out the vote. Ndeed, both president donald rump and president elect joe biden benefited from the high urnout of latino voters across the u. S. , yet the support that they received from this very diverse and complex electorate and why they are read in different parts of the country. While nationally the majority of latinos may lean democratic, when it comes to the state level, there are many constituencies that cannot be so easily counted on by either party. Todays conversation will highlight how record levels of latino turnout impacted the outcome of key races. The marquee battleground states. We are thrilled that maria selena, a trusted voice in the
President ial election and the latino vote. There is no question that 2020 for the first time in our countrys history, latinos were the largest ethnic minority, with 32 million eligible voters and with record numbers of latinos turning out the vote. Indeed, both President Donald Trump and president elect joe biden benefited from the high turnout of latino voters across the us yet the support that they received from this very diverse and complex electorate and why they are read in different parts of the country. While nationally the majority of latinos mailing democratic, when it comes to the state level, there are many constituencies that cannot be so easily counted on by either party. We are thrilled that maria selena will moderate. As we transition to a new administration and enter a new year, it is important to focus on the Lessons Learned and to know that the latino voice and our vote cannot be taken for granted. It requires an authentic connection and investment. I want to take a
Donald trump isnt responsible for the coronavirus but he does bear responsibility for the response. We have a health crisis, economic crisis, i wont fan the flames of hate. No justice, no peace. Do you believe there is systemic racism in law enforcement. Absolutely, but its not just in law enforcement, its acrosstheboard. The answer is yes. The answer is absolutely. This election isnt just about defeating donald trump. Its about building this country back better. Dont give up hope. I promise you were coming back. Odonnell good evening, we are just 70 days away from election day when america will decide if done all trump or joe biden resfour years. Im Norah Donnell in washington d. C. And tonight is night one of the Democratic National convention. For the first time in history it is a virlt all Virtual Convention, this is one of the most challenging times in our nations history, the worst economic crisis since the great depression, racial strife not seen since the 19 60s, and the most S
Worthy of you. Thats joe. Odonnell history is about to be made in wilmington, delaware, as the first woman of color accepts her partys nomination for Vice President of the United States. Good evening, im Norah Odonnell in our nations capitol. Welcome to cbs News Coverage of the starstudded night. Three of the Democratic National convention, in this hour senator Kamala Harris will tell americans why she thinks they should elect. An open mind and the chance to lead an open mind and the chance to lead, i meant st. Every president deserves that. And trump came in with so much set up for him. A strong economy, planned for managing crises including a pandemic. Yes, we democrats would have disagreed with him on many things, but if he had put his own interests and ego aside, seen the humanity in a child ripped from her parents at the border or a protester calling for justice or a family wiped out by natural disaster, that would have been a good thing for america and the world. I wish donald tr
Response to the pandemic. New nfl scandal. 15 female workers at washingtons franchise say they were verbally harassed. How the team faces pressure from swe sweeping change. And rita wilsons rebound. The actress, singer and Covid Survivor talks to us about getting back to normal and recording a powerful new song. Go, rita. First, heres todays quite openeopen eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. We have to regroup. Not necessarily lock down again but say weve got to do this in a more measured way. The u. S. Broke its single day record again for new coronavirus cases. Very dire picture Going Forward if we dont change our actions. The possibility of aur lockdown. Dditional guidelinesght. The o on safely reopening schools. The president wants schools to open. The science should not stand in the way of this. The united states, United Kingdom and canada are accusing russia of trying to steal Coronavirus Vaccine research. Thats appalling, i have to say, at a time when the world is coming