History was made yesterday as Hillary Clinton became the first woman to win a major party nomination for president.
Representing the state of California during the roll call vote was Governor Jerry Brown, who officially cast 330 votes for Clinton and 221 votes for Bernie Sanders.
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announces the CA roll call vote. Some Sanders supporters challenge the vote but are ignored.
— Scott Shafer (@scottshafer)
.@JerryBrownGov announces the CA roll call vote. Some Sanders supporters challenge the vote but are ignored. pic.twitter.com/Fl46suWlob
— Scott Shafer (@scottshafer) July 26, 2016
After Hillary Clinton's nomination became official, delegates for Bernie Sanders walked out.
Hundreds of Sanders supporters storm the media center in protest of
nomination.
— Scott Shafer (@scottshafer)
Hundreds of Sanders supporters storm the media center in protest of @HillaryClinton nomination. #DemsInPhilly pic.twitter.com/mTFvNUIoOy
— Scott Shafer (@scottshafer) July 26, 2016
Scott Shafer, Senior Editor for KQED's California Politics and Government Desk, joined Take Two to recap Day 2 of the convention and preview today's events.
Speakers today include:
- President Barack Obama
- Vice President Joe Biden
- Senator Tim Kaine (Virginia), Hillary Clinton's running mate
- Former Congressman and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta
- California Governor Jerry Brown
- U.S. Representative Adam Schiff (California)
- U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (California)