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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.

California state Senator Kevin de León draws differences between Democrats and Republicans. He says, in Spanish, Democrats don't build walls, they tear them down.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney tells story of how in 1844 Irish faced bigotry when they first came to the U.S. Kenney says the same sort of bigoted talk was heard last week at Republican National Convention.

Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy tells of his own learning disabilities. As head of the Democratic Governors Association, he speaks to the differences between the governing styles of Republican and Democratic state leaders.

The crowd has quieted considerably. Still cheering, but no chants have broken out during the past few speakers.

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