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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.

Michelle Obama says, "This election is about who will have the power to shape our children's lives."

Huge thunderstorm going on outside the Wells Fargo Arena during Michelle Obama's speech.

Michelle Obama brings up that eight years ago, Hillary did not pack up and go home, making a reference to the current split in the party.

"As a true public servant, she knows this is bigger than her own personal disappointment," Michelle Obama says.

Michelle Obama tells the delegates the parenting challenges she and President Barack Obama face with their daughters.

She says: "Our motto is, when they go low, we go high."

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