First lady Michelle Obama gave a forceful, impassioned defense of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, casting her as the only candidate who can be trusted as a role model for the nation's children. Obama was among the power lineup of speakers taking the stage in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention. The convention’s first day was embroiled in controversy over leaked emails that showed how party leaders sought to ease Clinton's path to the nomination by mocking her challenger, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
Congressman Raúl Grijalva of Arizona announces his support of Hillary Clinton immediately. Stresses advances made by progressives. Draws parallels between progressives in the party 50 years ago and those today.
Congressman Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania speaks to vision of Hillary Clinton. He's greeted with a few audible boos. But his equal-pay-for-equal-work statement gets cheers.
TV pans to empty chair to honor POW/MIA soldiers. Brady now asks delegates to stand for a moment of silence.
