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 Sanders thanks those who funded his campaign, those who volunteered for his campaign, those who voted for his campaign.
The energy on the floor is crazy, says VOA's Katherine Gypson. She can see Bill Clinton standing and applauding as Sanders speaks.
Sanders tells delegates he looks forward to the roll call vote Tuesday night. That elicits big cheers.
