US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee
On the second night of the party convention on Tuesday, with the theme"leadership matters," Mr Clinton delivered the key address.
Following addresses from former First Lady Michelle Obama and Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday, Tuesday's speeches aimed to show voters how the Democratic party is the best suited to repair problems at home and abroad.Democratic National Convention day one: Biden's grandchildren and famous faces In June, Mr Powell - who served under President George W Bush - called President Trump a liar and endorsed Mr Biden.
As on Monday night, there was once again a concerted effort to reach out to disaffected Republicans by using members of their party - this time, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Cindy McCain, wife of former Senator John McCain. Urging everyone to vote for her husband, she said:"The burdens we carry are heavy, and we need someone with strong shoulders.
Earlier on Tuesday, the president was in Arizona, his latest stop on a week-long campaign tour of key battleground states.
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