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.
"Bernie!" chants now drown out other cheers. Silverman tells the Bernie crowd: "You're being ridiculous." It's competing cheers and "Bernie!" chants on the convention floor.
And Al Franken and Sarah Silverman introduce singer Paul Simon.
Simon sings "Bridge Over Troubled Water." A song to help with the unity theme of the night.
Group of delegates are near the front of the stage swaying together, arms in the air.
