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Nation’s Second Gentlemen Excites Dems During Congressman Scott’s 47th Labor Day Cookout

Congressman Bobby Scott’s 47th annual Labor Day Cookout in Newport News energized local Democrats with the presence of Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Senator Tim Kaine. Emhoff emphasized Kamala Harris’s qualifications for the presidency, while Senator Kaine highlighted her problem-solving approach to national issues.

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By Randy Singleton
Community Affairs Correspondent
New Journal and Guide

NEWPORT NEWS

Congressman Bobby Scott kicked off the official campaign season for local Virginia Democrats with his 47th annual Labor Day Cookout. The packed event was held at the Newport News home of Congressman Scott. Scott introduced Democrats running for local offices up and down the ballot across the Commonwealth.

Scott, then, welcomed the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and Senator Tim Kaine, who is running for re-election. In his remarks, Scott made the case for why Virginia voters should select Kamala Harris as the next President.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff explained that his wife is the best candidate for the job because she has the experience and discipline needed to guide the nation through its current challenges. Senator Tim Kaine said that he first met Kamala Harris after she put together a bipartisan group of Senators to tackle women’s healthcare issues. Kaine noted that Harris likes to solve problems that afflict the nation with big solutions.

The event ended with Scott, Emhoff, and Kaine working the rope-line shaking hands and taking selfies with supporters.