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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.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand from New York talks about women's issues: lack of paid family leave, the costs of child care and lack of equal pay for equal work.

Another video segment is playing, called "Trump in his own words."

VOA reporter Katherine Gypson is on the floor with the delegates and says, Just in my section, actress Rosario Dawson is taking selfies with delegates in headscarves and Broadway/Frozen star Idina Menizel is being shown around -- she seems to be soaking in atmosphere on floor.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania pushes Hillary Clinton's business experience vs Donald Trump, whom Casey accuses of having his goods made outside of the U.S.

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