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.

LIVE BLOG: Democrats Highlight Contrasts With Republicans as Convention Opens

July 25, 2016 4:21 PM update July 25, 2016 10:16 PM

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.

Sanchez draws distinctions between Clinton and Trump. Says America is great, gave her family opportunities.

Some delegates begin chanting "Bernie!" again.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh opens by telling the delegates that he is an alcoholic. Says when he hit rock bottom, only his family and the union were there for him. He is here to introduce Labor leaders for Hillary Clinton.

Walsh reminds delegates how Donald Trump has "stiffed" workers before.

AFSCME head Lee Saunders says the workers at a Trump hotel voted to form a union, but Donald Trump has refused to meet with them.

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LIVE BLOG: Democrats Highlight Contrasts With Republicans as Convention Opens