Vice Presidential Pool Reports of November 6, 2024

VP Pool report #1: residence

Good afternoon from the Naval Observatory on this 80 degree November day in DC where your pool is holding after being swept and loaded into the press vans.

The Vice President is expected to deliver remarks later today at Howard University.

VP Pool Report #2: rolling

Motorcade departed VP's residence at 3:42 and is making the short drive across the District to Howard University.

Pool did not get a glimpse of the VP but did see her family members load into the vans.

VP Pool Report #3: arrival at Howard

The VP's motorcade arrived at Howard University at 3:56 pm after a short and uneventful ride.

Pool is now holding and awaiting for VP's remarks on last night's election results at a rally on the campus green filled with hundreds of Harris supporters.

VP Pool Report #4: remarks + color

Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at 4:24pm to a round of applause and chants of "Kamala."

She thanked her family, President Biden, Tim Walz, and her campaign staff.

Her approximately 10 minute long comments were televised but a few quotes below:

"The outcome is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we hoped for, but hear me when I say, the light of America's promise will always turn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting," Harris said.

"I know folks are experiencing a range of emotions right now, I get it, but we must accept the results of this election," she added, recounting her call congratulating Donald Trump on winning the election, eliciting a few boos in the audience.

She also urged people not to give up hope:

"It's OK to be sad or disappointed, but please know it's going to be OK...sometimes the fight takes a while. Don't ever give up."

The mood at the rally was incredibly somber. The crowd of what appeared to number several thousand was very quiet.

Harris campaign aides stood to one side of the stage as she spoke and exchanged hugs, including Jen O'Malley Dillon, David Plouffe, and Brian Fallon.

Pooler spotted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser conversing in the crowd.

Several of VP's younger family members were wiping away tears as they left the rally.

As Minnesota Gov Tim Walz walked out, your pooler asked him, "What's next?":

"Minnesota," he answered.

Pool is now loading into vans.

VP pool report #5: back to residence + lid

Motorcade departed Howard University at 5:02 pm and arrived back at the VP's residence at 5:18 pm after an uneventful ride.

Pool spotted one woman on the side of the road as we left the campus holding up two American flags in her hands while the motorcade passed by.

VP's office has called a lid. Have a good night all.