that they may not like because of the bottom line? >> but the new thinking is that abstainers may be upstanding because they are already sick. maybe they were abusing alcohol formally. or maybe they have other chronic long-term issues and that is why they are abstaining. so it is not the right comparison group. >> as i wrap this up, quickly, as he did to the research and prior research out there, when you go to a nice restaurant, would you skip a glass of wine or have one? >> you know, everyone asked me that it the interview. i would have a glass of wine with a meal. but i probably wouldn't have two and i wouldn't do it every night. >> duly noted.

thank you so much, i appreciate that. that is going to do it for me on this edition of alex witt reports. i will see you tonight. up next, the beat weekend. week. edition of the beat: weekend as we highlight the important speeches at the convention and we begin in a way at where re things landed with nominee, kamala harris picking up the mantle as the democratic presidential nominee. >> let me start by thanking my most incredible husband, doug. for being an incredible partner to me and an incredible father. and happy anniversary, dougie. [ cheers and applause ] i love

you so very much. to our president, joe biden -- when i think about the past that we have traveled together, joe, i am filled with gratitude. your record is extraordinary as history will show, and your character is inspiring and doug and i love you and jill, and are forever thankful to you both. [ cheers and applause ] and to coach tim walz -- [ cheers and applause ] -- you are going to be an incredible vice president. [ cheers and applause ] and to the delegates and everyone who has put your faith in our campaign, your support is humbling. as a prosecutor, when i had a case, i charged it not

in the name of the victim, but in the name of the people. for a simple reason -- in our system of justice, a harm against any one of us is a harm against all of us. and i would often explain this to consult survivors of crime to remind them that no one should be made to fight alone. we are all in this together. and every day in the courtroom i stood proudly before a judge and i said five words -- kamala harris for the people. [ cheers and applause ] and to

be clear, and to be clear my entire career, i've only had one client, the people. and, so, on behalf of the people, on behalf of every american regardless of party, race, gender, or the language her grandmother speaks, on behalf of my mother and everyone who has ever sent out on their own unlikely journey, on behalf of americans like the people i grew up with -- people who work hard, chase their dreams, and look out for one another, on behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the

greatest nation on earth i accept your nomination to be president of the united states of america. [ cheers and applause ] >> and with this election -- and with this election our nation, our nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past . a chance to chart a new way forward.

not as members of any one party or faction, but as americans. and let me say, i know there are people of various political views watching tonight and i want you to know -- i promise to be a president for all americans. you can always trust me to put country above party and self. to hold sacred americas fundamental principles from the rule of law to free and fair elections, to the peaceful transfer of power. [ cheers and applause ] i will be a president who unites us around our highest aspirations. a president who leads and listens

. who is realistic, practical, and has common sense, and always fights for the american people. from the courthouse to the white house, that has been my life's work. and as president, i will never waver in defense of america's security and ideals, because india during struggle between democracy and tyranny, i know where i stand and i know where the united states belongs. [ cheers and applause ] >> so, fellow americans, fellow

americans. i love our country with all my heart. everywhere i go, everywhere i go and everyone i meet i see a nation that is ready to move forward. ready for the next step in the incredible journey that is america. i see an america where we hold fast to the fearless belief that built our nation and inspired the world. that here in this country anything is possible. that nothing is out of reach and america where we care for one another, look out for one another, and recognize that we have so much more in common than what separates us.

that none of us, none of us has to fail for all of us to succeed. and that in unity there is strength. you know, our opponents in this race are out there every day denigrating america. talking about how terrible everything is. well, my mother had another lesson she used to teach. never let anyone tell you who you are. you show them who you are. [ cheers and applause ] america, let us show each other and the world who we are, and what we

stand for. freedom, opportunity , compassion, dignity, fairness , and endless possibilities. [ cheers and applause ] we are the heirs to the greatest democracy in the history of the world. and on behalf of our children and our grandchildren and all those who sacrificed so dearly for our freedom and liberty, we must be worthy of this moment. it is now our turn to do what generations before us have done. guided by optimism and faith to fight for this country we love,

to fight for the ideals we cherish, and to uphold the awesome responsibility that comes with the greatest privilege on earth. the privilege and pride of being an american. [ cheers and applause ] so let's get out there, let's fight for it. let's get out there, let's vote for it. and, together, let us right the next great chapter in the most extraordinary story ever told. thank you. god bless you and may god bless the united states of america.

thank you. >> and we have a lot more coming up including speeches that were enjoyable the first time and you might want to watch again come even if you caught them. i'm talking about president biden, president obama, and former first lady michelle obama. that's all coming up this hour but next i meant running with harris, tim walz, on the special edition of the beat: weekend. (girl) let's do that one. (vo) only on verizon. (restaurant noise) allison! (restaurant noise) ♪♪ [announcer] introducing allison's plaque psoriasis. she thinks her flaky, gray patches are all people see. otezla is the #1 prescribed pill to treat plaque psoriasis. over here! otezla can help you get clearer skin and reduce itching and flaking. with no routine blood tests required.

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they call it the harris- walz ticket for a reason. everyone has taken it what kamala harris said as she takes over the nomination and the party but now we turn to her running mate, tim walz, on the biggest stage he has faced thus far. >> now, i grew up in butte, nebraska. a town of 400 people. i had 24 kids in my high school class. and none of them went to yale. but i will tell you what. growing up in a small town like that, you learn how to take care of each other. that family down the road, they may not think like you do. they may not pray like you do. they may not love like you do but they are your neighbors and you look out for them and they look out for you.

everybody belongs, and everybody has a responsibility to contribute. for me, it was serving in the army national guard. i joined up two days after my 17th birthday and i proudly wore our nation's uniform for 24 years. [ cheers and applause ] my dad, a korean war era army veteran, died of lung cancer a couple years later. he left behind a mountain of medical debt. thank god for social security survivor benefit. and thank god for the g.i. bill that allowed my dad and me to go to college and millions of other americans. i wound up teaching social studies and coaching football at mankato west high school.

go scarlet's! we ran a 44 defense. we played through to the whistle on every single play, and we even won a state championship. never close the yearbook, people. but it was those players and my students who inspired me to run for congress. they saw in me what i had hoped to instill in them. a commitment to the common good. an understanding that we are all in this together. and the belief that a single person can't make a real difference for their neighbors. so there i was, a fortysomething high school teacher with little kids, zero political experience, and no money running in a deep red

district. but you know what? never underestimate a public school teacher. never. [ cheers and applause ] i represented my neighbors and congress for 12 years and i learned an awful lot. i learned how to work across the aisle on issues like growing the world economies and taking care of veterans. and i learned how to compromise without compromising my values. then i came back to serve as governor and we got right to work making a difference in our neighbors' lives. we cut taxes for the middle class. we passed paid family and medical leave. we invested in fighting crime and affordable housing. we cut the cost of prescription drugs and helped people escape

the kind of medical debt that nearly sank my family. and we made sure that every kid in our state gets breakfast and lunch every day. if you've never experienced the that is infertility i guarantee you somebody who has. i can remember praying each night for a phone call. the pit in your stomach when the phone would ring in the absolute agony when we heard the treatment hadn't worked. it took gwen and i years, but we had access to fertility treatments and when our daughter was born, we named her hope. hope, gus and gwen, you are my entire world and i love you. [ cheers and applause ] i'm letting you in on how we

started a family because this is a big part about what this election is about. freedom. when republicans use the word freedom, they mean that the government should be free to invade your doctor's office. corporations free to pollute your air and water. and banks free to take advantage of customers. but when we democrats talk about freedom, we mean the freedom to make a better life for yourself and the people that you love. freedom to make your own health care decisions. and, yeah, your kids' freedom to go to school without worrying about being shot in the hall. we've got a chance to make

kamala harris the next president of the united states. [ cheers and applause ] but, i think we owe it to the american people to tell them exactly what she would do as president before we ask them for their votes. so this is the part, clip and save it, and send it to your undecided relatives so they know. if your middle-class family or family trying to get into the middle class, kamala harris will cut your taxes. if you are getting squeezed by prescription drug prices, kamala harris is going to take on big pharma. if you're hoping to buy a home, kamala harris is going to help make it more affordable. and no matter who you are, kamala harris is going to stand up and fight for your freedom to live the life that you want to lead. because that's what we want for ourselves, and it's what we want for our neighbors.

you know, you might not know it but i haven't given a lot of big speeches like this. but i have given a lot of pep talks. so let me, let me finish with this, team. it's the fourth quarter. we are down a field goal. but we are on offense and we got the ball. we are driving down the field. and, boy, do we have the right team. kamala harris is tough. kamala harris is experienced. and kamala harris is ready. our job, our job, our job, our job for everyone watching is to get in the trenches and do the blocking and tackling. one inch at a time. one yard at

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president biden whose decision to drop out of the race clear the way for everything we've been living through for the last month and week of this very different democratic convention and the harris-walz ticket. and for that the current president was showered with gratitude. >> because of you we have one of the most extraordinary four years of progress ever. period. [ cheers and applause ]. well i say we and i mean kamala and me. america is more prosperous. america is safer today than under donald trump. trump continues to lie about crime in america, like everything else. guess what? on his watch the murder rate went up 30%. the biggest increase in history. meanwhile we made the largest investment, kamala and i, and public safety. ever. now, the murder rate is falling faster than any time in history.

violent crime has dropped to the lowest level in more than 50 years. and crime will keep coming down when we put a prosecutor in the oval office instead of a convict at felon. [ cheers and applause ] >> the ancient greeks taught us that character is destiny. character is destiny. for me, jill, we know kamala and doug are people of character . it's been our honor to serve alongside them. and we know that tim and gwen walz are also people of great character. selecting kamala was the very first decision i made before, when i became our nominee. and it was the best decision i made my whole career. [ cheers and applause ]. we

have not only gotten to know each other but we have become close friends. she's tough. she's experienced. and she has enormous integrity. enormous integrity. her story represents the best american story. and like many of our best presidents, she was also vice president. that's a joke. [ applause ] for me and my family , there is a song that means a lot to us. it captures the best in who we are as a nation. the song is called, american anthem. there is one verse that stands out and i can't sing so i'm not going to try. i will just quote it. have brought us to this day, what shall our legacy be? what will our children say?

let me know in my heart when my days are through. america, america, i gave my best to you. [ cheers and applause ]. >> i made a lot of mistakes in my career. but i gave my best to you. for 50 years, like many of you, i give my heart and soul to our nation. and i've been blessed 1 million times in return with the support of the american people.

i was too young to be in the senate because i was not there yet and too old to stay as president. but i hope you know how grateful i am to all of you. i can honestly say and i mean this and i give you my word is abiding, i can honestly say i'm more optimistic about the future than i was when i was elected as a 29-year-old united states senator. i mean it. folks, we just have to remember who we are. we are the united states of america! [ cheers and applause ] and there's nothing we cannot do when we do it together. god bless you all and may god protect our troops. thank you. [ cheers and applause ] and coming up the man who put joe biden on the ticket and

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anyone who called him a little of the democratic convention sought more than one story and at times historic speeches. little historic in the sense of people competing for offices for the first time and we will see whether those barriers fall

this year. but as you may have heard, perhaps no one came through in a manner more special and significant and more truly emotional than someone who's never run for office. former first lady michelle obama. she blew the roof off her hometown arena and had some special messages for democrats around the country. >> something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn't it? yeah. you know, we are feeling it here in this arena, but it's spreading all across this country. we love a familiar feeling that's been buried too deep for far too long. you know what i'm talking about. [ cheers and applause ] it's the contagious power of hope. [ cheers and applause ] the anticipation. the energy.

the exhilaration of once again being on the cusp of a brighter day. the chance to vanquish the demons of fear, division, and hate that have consumed us and continue pursuing the unfinished promise of this great nation. the drain that our parents and grandparents fought and died and sacrificed for. america, hope is making a comeback. my girl, kamala harris, is more than ready for this moment. she is one of the most qualified people ever to seek the office of the presidency. [ cheers and applause ] and she is one of the most dignified. a tribute to her mother, to my mother, and to your mother too. the embodiment of the stories

we tell ourselves about this country. her story is your story. it's my story. it's the story of the vast majority of americans trying to build a better life. look, kamala knows, like we do, that regardless of where you come from, what you look like, who you love, how you worship, or what is in your bank account , we all deserve the opportunity to build a decent life. all of our contributions deserve to be accepted and valued. [ cheers and applause ] because no one has a monopoly on what it means to be an american. no one. kamala has shown her allegiance to this nation not by spewing anger and bitterness

, but by living a life of service and always pushing the doors of opportunity open to others. she understands that most of us will never be afforded the grace of failing forward. we will never benefit from the affirmative action of generational wealth. [ cheers and applause ] if we bankrupted business, if we bankrupted a business or choke in a crisis, get a second, third, or fourth chance. if things don't go our way, we don't have the luxury of whining or cheating others to get further ahead. no. [ cheers and applause ] we don't get to change the rules so we always win.

if we see a mountain in front of us, we don't expect there to be an escalator waiting to take us to the top. unfortunately, we know what comes next. we know folks are going to do everything they can to distort her truth. my husband and i sadly know a little something about this. for years, donald trump did everything in his power to try to make people fear us. see, his limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two, hard- working, highly educated, successful people, who happen to be black. [ cheers and applause ] weight. -- wait. i want to know.

i want to know. who is going to tell him that the job he is currently seeking might just be one of those black jobs? so, no matter how good we feel tonight or tomorrow or the next day, this is going to be an uphill battle. so, folks, we cannot be our own worst enemies . no. see, because the minute something goes wrong, the minute a lie takes hold, folks, we cannot start wringing our hands. we cannot get a goldilocks complex about whether everything is just right. and we cannot indulge our anxieties about whether this country will elect someone like kamala , instead of doing everything we can to get someone like kamala

elected. [ cheers and applause ] it's up to us to remember what kamala 's mother told her. don't just sit around and complain. do something. so, if they lie about her, and they will, we've got to do something. if we see a bad pole, and we will, we got to put down that phone and do something. if we start feeling tired, if we start feeling that dread creeping back in we've got to pick ourselves up, throw water on her face and, what? >> do something. >> consider this to be your unofficial ask. michelle obama is asking you, no, i'm telling y'all, to do something. >> barack obama total joke that maybe wasn't 100% a joke. who would want to follow michelle obama on that stage? well, the former president does know how to give a speech and

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welcome back. you are watching the beat: weekend. and now we turn to hear from the man behind this week's convention the basically fired up democrats in a way almost nobody else could in this party. the 44th president, barack obama. i am feeling ready to go. even if, even if i'm the only person stupid enough to speak after michelle obama. i am feeling hopeful. because this convention has always been pretty good to kids with funny names who believe in a country where anything is

possible. . because we have a chance to elect someone who has spent her entire life trying to give people the same chances america gave her. someone who sees you and hears you and will get up every single day and fight for you. the next president of the united states of america, kamala harris the torch has been passed. now it's up to all of us to fight for the america we believe in. and make no mistake, it will be a fight. for all the incredible energy we have been able to generate over the last few weeks, for all the rallies and the means, this will still be a tight race in a closely divided country.

. a country where too many americans are still struggling. where a lot of americans don't believe government can help. and as we gather here tonight, the people who will decide this election are asking a very simple question -- who will fight for me? one thing is for certain, donald trump is not losing sleep over that question. plus here's a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he wrote down his golden escalator nine years ago. it has been a constant stream of gripes and grievances that's

actually be getting worse now that he is afraid of losing to kamala . there is the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories. this weird obsession with crowd sizes. [ cheers and applause ]. it just goes on and on and on. donald trump sees power as nothing more than a means to his ends. he wants the middle class to pay the price for another huge tax cut that would mostly help him. and his rich friends. he killed a bipartisan immigration deal written in part by one of the most conservative republicans in congress that would've helped secure our southern border because he thought, trying to

actually solve the problem would hurt his campaign. he doesn't -- do not boo. vote. [ cheers and applause ] we do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos. we have seen that movie before and we all know that the sequel is usually worse. [ cheers and applause ]. america is ready for a new chapter. america is ready for a better story. we are ready for a president kamala harris. [ cheers and applause ] and kamala harris is ready for the job. we've all got our blind spots and contradictions and

prejudices and that if we want to win over those who aren't yet ready to support our candidates, we need to listen to their concerns and maybe learn something in the process. but here's the good news, chicago. all across america in big cities and small towns, away from all the noise the ties that bind us together are still there. we still coach little league and look out for our elderly neighbors we still feed the hungry in churches and mosques and synagogues and temples. we share the same pride when our olympic athletes compete for the gold. because, because the vast majority of us do not want to live in a country that's bitter and divided.

we want something better. we want to be better. and the joy and the excitement that we are seeing around this campaign tells us we are not alone. as much as any policy or program , i believe that's what we are here for. a return to an america where we work together and look out for each other. a restoration of what lincoln called, on the eve of civil war, our bonds of affection. an america of what he called the better angels of our nature. that is what this election is about. if we knock on doors, if we make phone calls, if we talk to our friends, if we listen to

our neighbors, if we work like we've never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect kamala harris as the next president of the united states. and tim walz as the next vice president of the united states. we will elect leaders up and down the ballot who will fight for the hopeful, forward- looking america we all believe in, and together, we too will build a country that is more secure and more just, or equal and more free. so let's get to work. god bless you and god bless the united states of america. [ cheers and applause ]. we have heard today, as

people heard across the week, so many different messages and themes from the democrats. president obama issuing both hope and a charge to arms. now it will be up to the voters around the country, not just the democrats, who gathered in chicago this week and we will continue to cover everything coming down the pike in the next two months of this general election. today for spending time with us on the beat: weekend. i'm ari melber , during the week you can find me 6:00 p.m. eastern right here on msnbc. chase. make more of what's yours. so, i didn't think i needed swiffer, until, i saw how easily it picked up my hair... every time i dried it! it only takes a minute. look at that! the heavy duty cloths are extra thick, for amazing trap & lock. even for his hair. wow. you'll love swiffer or your money back. why didn't we do this last year? before you were preventing migraine with qulipta®? remember the pain? cancelled plans? the worry? that was then. and look at me now. you'll never truly forget migraine.

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