And now for another take on the convention process. I'm joined by California Senator

Alex Padilla. He assumed Vice President Harris's seat in the Senate when she

joined the White House and he has endorsed her for president.

Senator, welcome.

Thanks for joining us.

Thanks for having me.

Good evening.

So it seems as if the party has now essentially lined up behind Vice President Harris.

There's some folks we've heard who are still sort of talking

about a mini primary or open convention of some kind, but are there any murmurs

you're hearing about anyone who might step in to challenge her at this point?

No, not at this point.

And even though there was some chatter about the possibility,

you know, yesterday in the wake of President Biden's announcement. I didn't really see that happening. You've seen the number, the outpouring of endorsers and supporters from coast to coast and everywhere in between.

I think it's both a reflection of the strength

of Kamla Harris now are soon to be official

Democratic nominee for president of the United States. But as a California, it doesn't come by any surprise.

I've known her. I've worked with her for a couple of decades now. If there's one thing about

Kamala Harris, is that she is truly a coalition builder.

It's what you need to be successful in California.

It's what the party and the country needs at this moment.

So I'm thrilled to be on board and happy to do whatever I can

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