Emhoff Reportedly Faces Snub From GOP Senator's Husband, Internet Reacts

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Emhoff Reportedly Faces Snub From GOP Senator's Husband, Internet Reacts
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Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, reportedly had a tense exchange with Bruce Fischer, the husband of GOP Senator Deb Fischer, who snubbed Harris at a White House event. After the incident, Fischer apologized to Emhoff, and the two later engaged in a cordial conversation. The internet responded with a mix of amusement and praise for Emhoff's handling of the situation.

"Going High When They Go Low Has Proven To Be Useless": Doug Emhoff Reportedly Had A Tense Exchange With The GOP Senator's Husband Who Snubbed Kamala Harris , And The Internet Has THOUGHTSmoment between then-vice president Kamala Harris and GOP Sen.

Deb Fischer's husband. After swearing Sen. Fischer in, VP Harris went to shake her husband, Bruce Fischer's hand, and he seemed to snub her. The husband of a Republican senator just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris.to shake Fischer's hand at the ceremonial tea held at the White House. “Why would you try to shake my hand when you wouldn’t shake my wife’s hand?” he apparently asked. NEW from me: before the inauguration, Sen. Deb Fischer's husband— who went viral for his interaction w/Harris a few weeks ago—went to shake Doug Emhoff's handLater, after the tense exchange, Fischer reportedly sought out Emhoff and apologized. By the end of the event, they were cordial and discussing things like golf, a source told CNN."Going high when they go low has proven to be useless. Give it right back to them now," this person declared.Twitter: @metsygirl203 This person explained how Emhoff is an example of"tonic masculinity" instead of toxic masculinity:"refreshing, rejuvenating, restorative. Emhoff models it beautifully," they said.And many people pointed out how great of a husband Emhoff seems to be."We should all be so lucky to have such an awesome spouse," this person exclaimed.

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Doug Emhoff's Tense Exchange With GOP Senator's HusbandDoug Emhoff's Tense Exchange With GOP Senator's Husband'Going high when they go low has proven to be useless. Give it right back to them now.'
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Emhoff's Response to Senator's Husband's Snub Sparks Internet PraiseEmhoff's Response to Senator's Husband's Snub Sparks Internet PraiseDoug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, reportedly had a tense exchange with Bruce Fischer, the husband of GOP Sen. Deb Fischer, who previously snubbed Harris. The internet lauded Emhoff's response, praising his composure and his commitment to 'tonic masculinity' over 'toxic masculinity'.
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