Scott Jennings, a CNN contributor, is a former special assistant to President George W. Bush and a former campaign adviser to Sen. Mitch McConnell. He is a partner at RunSwitch Public Relations in Louisville, Kentucky. (CNN) Republicans are off to a nice start on the first night of their convention with a solid roster of diverse voices delivering optimistic and compelling messages. If they keep up this hopeful tone — and combine it with a continued healthy dose of policy contrasts throughout the week — this will be a successful, if unusual, convention. Scott JenningsGOP national chairwoman Ronna McDaniel laid it out in her opening night address: "You probably noticed Democrats spent a lot of time talking about how much they despise our President.

Source: CNN August 25, 2020 05:15 UTC