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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.

Sen. Gillibrand, D-NY: "Hillary Clinton will bring our workplace policies out of the dark ages."
Sen. Gillibrand, D-NY: "Hillary Clinton will bring our workplace policies out of the dark ages."

Franken is cracking jokes about Trump University.

U.S. Senator Al Franken of Minnesota takes the stage and it sounds like a Saturday Night Live monologue. He is getting laughs from the delegates.

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