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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.

Franken is frank with the delegates: On Friday, the day after the convention ends, there will be 102 days until the general election.

"This week is about passion. Starting Friday morning, it's all about work. Hard work. .. Get on those phones and knock on those doors...and tell them Al Franken sent you," he told delegates.

Democratic house band playing.

Another "Trump in his own words" video. This one is about Donald Trump mocking a disabled reporter.

Anastasia Somoza, an advocate for International Disability Rights, says in a country where 56 million Americans with disabilities feel invisibile, Hillary Clinton "sees me."

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