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.
VOA's Katherine Gypson, in the arena, says aisles suddenly filled with floor whips -- Bernie Sanders speech must not be far off.
Warren: "When we turn on each other, we can't fight back against a rigged system."
President Obama reacts to the First Lady's speech on twitter
