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Former Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.
Former Democratic Presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 25, 2016.
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LIVE BLOG: Democrats Highlight Contrasts With Republicans as Convention Opens

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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.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh opens by telling the delegates that he is an alcoholic. Says when he hit rock bottom, only his family and the union were there for him. He is here to introduce Labor leaders for Hillary Clinton.

Walsh reminds delegates how Donald Trump has "stiffed" workers before.

Sanchez draws distinctions between Clinton and Trump. Says America is great, gave her family opportunities.

Some delegates begin chanting "Bernie!" again.

Linda Sanchez says her parents were immigrants to the U.S., worked to become successful and sent all seven children in her family to college. Her mention of Trump's comment that Mexico sends "rapists" to U.S. draws boos. Both Linda Sanchez and her sister, Loretta, are members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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