Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris' romancehad a rather low-key beginning.
However, it was seemingly clear from the start that the pair were a perfect match.
Emhoff even recalled their fortuitous first date during his speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2024.
“I got Kamala’s voicemail, and I just started rambling.
“Kamala saved that voicemail … and she makes me listen to it on every anniversary.”
Harris also recalled that initial voicemail in her 2019 memoir “The Truths We Hold.”
This was an outcome Emhoff was apparently not expecting.
“[He] was pretty sure that he had ruined his chances,” Harris wrote.
Harris, however, had different plans.
As Harris told “CBS Sunday Morning” in 2021, she actually found the message endearing.
“It was adorable,” Harris shared with a smile.
“I mean, the thing about Doug is that he is exactly who he is.
He’s just fully authentic and clear about the things he cares about.
And it’s family, it’s his work … and me.”
Eventually, she called Emhoff back and the chemistry was immediately apparent.
I really like you, and I want to see if we can make this work.'”
