Mcconnle about former u. S. Enators from kentucky. Thank you very much. Its great to see all of you. I enjoyed my tour of the museum and i recommend you do it. Ive been doing a series of speeches over the last couple of years on some of the more significant members of the United States senate from kentucky that weve had a bunch of them because we came into the union in 1792. But honestly some were way more significant than others. And the man im going to speak to you about today was by any estimate one of a handful of the most significant senators weve ever sent to washington. Ive been pleased to become a friend of his grandson, alvin is sitting here to my left. I had an opportunity take he and his wife around the capitol when they were up there a couple of years ago. And he noted that i had in my office in the capitol the Leaders Office two portraits up on the wall, one of Alben Barkley and one of john sherman cooper. Nd of course barkley was quite bored frankly after serving as Vice
Democratic national convention. Im anderson cooper. Were heading into the second night of this unconventional convention. Tonights theme is leadership matters. We expect a stinging indictment of President Trump as commander in chief from former military and National Security officials who serve and we just learned secretary of state colin powell will help make the case against trump promising that biden would bring values back to the white house and protect u. S. Troops. Powell is the most prominent gop figure to speak at this Democratic Convention so far. Bidens appeal to republicans will be under scored in a very moving film about his very close friendship with the late senator john mccain. Were covering this convention as only cnn can along with jake tapper, dana bash, and abby phillip. Jake, were also learning more about bill clintons remarks. Former president s tended to not publicly criticize their successes but no longer the president Whose Campaign mantra, its the economy stupi
Theyre backing biden. They will appear with their children to talk about biden, the state of america, and keeping the faith. Bidens support for the u. S. Military also a big focus tonight. Senator and Wounded Warrior Tammy Duckworth and other veterans will vouch for bidens commitment to the troops and their families. Were covering the Convention Finale with our Political Team with jake tapper, dana bash and abby phillips. Jake, what more do we know . Were told that joe biden will use his speech to attempt to look to the future, to try to give americans hope. A Campaign Adviser telling us the former Vice President understands the gravity of this moment, and he sees it frankly as bigger than President Trump. Were told that biden will have sharp words about President Trump, especially about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. And about americas place in the world currently. But overall, aides say that biden will lay out a positive vision for the u. S. Weve heard some forceful, even
Trump unprecedented for what he believes are his failures. Welcome. Im anderson cooper, this is Kamala Harris night but shes sharing it including his predecessor. Wolf, were expecting to hear from the biggest names of the Democratic Party tonight. We certainly are. Th well speak about her experience from 2016 and they didnt realize how dangerous donald trump was back then, that they must vote this time to avoid what she calls another would have, could have, should have election. Well also hear from House Speaker nancy pelosi. She will tell voters how she has seen firsthand the president s disrespect for facts, working families, and women. Were covering all of it with our Political Team including my colleagues jake tapper, dana bash and abby phillip. Jake, what more are you learning about the big speeches tonight . Wolf, if you thought former First Lady Michelle Obama was tough on President Trump the other night, get ready for her husband. Were about to witness what has historically bee
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