“They have a real bond and that’s also very special,” Harris toldPeople.

Emhoff and Jill got to know each other on the campaign trail, when Harris herself wasrunning for president.

“To be the spouse of a candidate, that’s tough duty,” she said.

Dr. Jill Biden and Douglas Emhoff

Harris added, “They were on the trail together.

So Doug and Jill did the gay pride parade together in Las Vegas.

They’ve done presentations together, and they sit next to each other at debates.”

Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, and Douglas Emhoff

“Hey @DouglasEmhoff.

Are you ready?”

asked Jill onTwitterafter Harris was announced as her husband’s running mate.

Emhofftweetedback, “Ready to work!

Let’s go @DrBiden!”