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Rhiannon12866

(209,324 posts)
Thu May 23, 2024, 05:17 AM May 23

Stephen Colbert: Guest America's Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff

"There Was No Protocol For This" - America's Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff



Biden Administration staffers had to scramble to figure out how to handle protocol after Douglas Emhoff became the first male spouse of the Vice President in this country's history. Stick around for more with Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff!






It Was Love At First Sight For Vice President Kamala Harris And Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff



Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff shares the sweet story of being set up on a blind date with his future wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, and the cringy voicemail he left her which nearly derailed the relationship before it even started.
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Stephen Colbert: Guest America's Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 May 23 OP
great interview. mopinko May 23 #1
I know! I really liked him, too! What a great guy! Rhiannon12866 May 23 #2
the 'how we met' story is adorable. mopinko May 23 #3
Who would call someone at 7am, especially a stranger?! I'd figure it was an emergency! Rhiannon12866 May 23 #4
steven was like- u left a vm? a 5 min vm? who does that? mopinko May 23 #6
Thank you Wild blueberry May 23 #5
I really enjoyed his interview, too. He is nothing but positive, something we need right now in these perilous times Rhiannon12866 May 23 #7

mopinko

(70,703 posts)
1. great interview.
Thu May 23, 2024, 05:31 AM
May 23

he’s just adorable. and if there’s anything w need rn, it a role model for good husbands.

mopinko

(70,703 posts)
3. the 'how we met' story is adorable.
Thu May 23, 2024, 07:26 AM
May 23

can u imagine a 5 min vm at 7am the day after u didnt even meet the guy?

Wild blueberry

(6,755 posts)
5. Thank you
Thu May 23, 2024, 11:28 AM
May 23

Emhoff has a resting-smile face, and he and Kamala seem to share a sense of humor. Having joy and humor in one's life is very sustaining, and the best counterweight to all the hate.

Rhiannon12866

(209,324 posts)
7. I really enjoyed his interview, too. He is nothing but positive, something we need right now in these perilous times
Thu May 23, 2024, 09:29 PM
May 23

He's suddenly been placed in the national spotlight, but it sounds like he just goes with the flow, whatever's asked of him.

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