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.
Michelle Obama brings up that eight years ago, Hillary did not pack up and go home, making a reference to the current split in the party.
"As a true public servant, she knows this is bigger than her own personal disappointment," Michelle Obama says.
Huge thunderstorm going on outside the Wells Fargo Arena during Michelle Obama's speech.
Michelle Obama says, "This election is about who will have the power to shape our children's lives."
