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.
Standing ovation continues for Sanders. He appears moved by the gesture, saying, "Thank you very much" over and over.
Crowd continues to chant his name.
On the floor, VOA's Katherine Gypson says everyone is suddenly holding up the "Bernie, A Future We Can Believe In" signs.
Here's his prepared speech.
A video is playing before Sanders comes to the stage. Crowd is going crazy.
