Kennedy Clan Shines at Democratic Convention

Susan Davis reports from Denver inside the convention hall. Caroline Kennedy praised her uncle, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy , and Barack Obama as “two men who have changed my life” and said “leaders like them come along once in a lifetime.” The daughter of former President John F. Kennedy was part of Obama’s vice presidential vetting team and was a key early backer of the Illinois senator. Tonight, in a rare moment in the public spotlight, she drew a parallel between Obama and the former president. “Everywhere I go voters tell me Barack Obama makes them feel hopeful like my father did when he was president,” she said. Introducing a video tribute to Sen. Kennedy, she praised her uncle by saying there is “no greater champion” of Obama’s candidacy and vowing that the Democratic nominee will have “no stronger partner” if elected to the White House. The somber tribute featured Obama, fellow Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry , Georgia Rep. John Lewis , clips of former President ... (link)