Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, takes the stage before giving a speech Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's presidential nominee, takes the stage before giving a speech Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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Clinton walks on stage with her running mate, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
Clinton walks on stage with her running mate, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.
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Balloons fall from the ceiling of the Wells Fargo Center after Clinton's speech.
Balloons fall from the ceiling of the Wells Fargo Center after Clinton's speech.
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Clinton arrives for her speech.
Clinton arrives for her speech.
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During her speech, Clinton ripped into Republican nominee Donald Trump for his convention pitch "I alone can fix it." She said: "He's forgetting every last one of us. Americans don't say: 'I alone can fix it.' We say: 'We'll fix it together.' "
During her speech, Clinton ripped into Republican nominee Donald Trump for his convention pitch "I alone can fix it." She said: "He's forgetting every last one of us. Americans don't say: 'I alone can fix it.' We say: 'We'll fix it together.' "
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Clinton acknowledges the crowd before her speech.
Clinton acknowledges the crowd before her speech.
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Clinton's husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, applauds along with their daughter, Chelsea.
Clinton's husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, applauds along with their daughter, Chelsea.
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Clinton is the first woman in U.S. history to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party. "It's true," she said in her speech, "I sweat the details of policy -- whether we're talking about the exact level of lead in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan; the number of mental health facilities in Iowa; or the cost of your prescription drugs. ... Because it's not just a detail if it's your kid, if it's your family. It's a big deal. And it should be a big deal to your President."
Clinton is the first woman in U.S. history to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party. "It's true," she said in her speech, "I sweat the details of policy -- whether we're talking about the exact level of lead in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan; the number of mental health facilities in Iowa; or the cost of your prescription drugs. ... Because it's not just a detail if it's your kid, if it's your family. It's a big deal. And it should be a big deal to your President."
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Clinton gives a thumbs-up to the crowd.
Clinton gives a thumbs-up to the crowd.
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Clinton embraces her daughter before speaking.
Clinton embraces her daughter before speaking.
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Bill Clinton becomes emotional Thursday as he listens to Chelsea introduce her mother.
Bill Clinton becomes emotional Thursday as he listens to Chelsea introduce her mother.
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Chelsea Clinton said her mother is a "listener and a doer, a woman driven by compassion, by faith, by kindness, a fierce sense of justice, and a heart full of love."
Chelsea Clinton said her mother is a "listener and a doer, a woman driven by compassion, by faith, by kindness, a fierce sense of justice, and a heart full of love."
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Singer Katy Perry performs "Rise" on Thursday.
Singer Katy Perry performs "Rise" on Thursday.
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Khizr Khan holds his personal copy of the U.S. Constitution as he speaks Thursday. His son, Humayun S. M. Khan, was one of the 14 American Muslims who have died serving their country since 9/11. In his remarks, Khan criticized the Republican nominee: "If it was up to Donald Trump, (my son) never would have been in America. ... Donald Trump, you are asking Americans to trust you with our future. Let me ask you: Have you even read the U.S. Constitution? I will gladly lend you my copy."
Khizr Khan holds his personal copy of the U.S. Constitution as he speaks Thursday. His son, Humayun S. M. Khan, was one of the 14 American Muslims who have died serving their country since 9/11. In his remarks, Khan criticized the Republican nominee: "If it was up to Donald Trump, (my son) never would have been in America. ... Donald Trump, you are asking Americans to trust you with our future. Let me ask you: Have you even read the U.S. Constitution? I will gladly lend you my copy."
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Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks at the convention on Thursday.
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks at the convention on Thursday.
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks to the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks to the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Delegates cheer on Thursday.
Delegates cheer on Thursday.
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LGBT rights activist Sarah McBride takes the stage.
LGBT rights activist Sarah McBride takes the stage.
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Delegates hold up signs in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Delegates hold up signs in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
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Clinton and U.S. President Barack Obama wave to the crowd Wednesday after Obama gave a speech.
Clinton and U.S. President Barack Obama wave to the crowd Wednesday after Obama gave a speech.
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Obama and Clinton hug after Obama's speech.
Obama and Clinton hug after Obama's speech.
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Obama and Clinton acknowledge the crowd.
Obama and Clinton acknowledge the crowd.
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Clinton points to Obama as she walks on stage after his speech.
Clinton points to Obama as she walks on stage after his speech.
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Delegates stand as Obama speaks.
Delegates stand as Obama speaks.
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"This year, in this election, I'm asking you to join me -- to reject cynicism, reject fear, to summon what's best in us; to elect Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States, and show the world we still believe in the promise of this great nation," Obama said.
"This year, in this election, I'm asking you to join me -- to reject cynicism, reject fear, to summon what's best in us; to elect Hillary Clinton as the next President of the United States, and show the world we still believe in the promise of this great nation," Obama said.
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Obama told the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center that he is "more optimistic about the future of America than ever before." He contrasted it with the "pessimistic vision" of America he heard during the Republican convention last week. "There were no serious solutions to pressing problems -- just the fanning of resentment, and blame, and anger, and hate," he said.
Obama told the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center that he is "more optimistic about the future of America than ever before." He contrasted it with the "pessimistic vision" of America he heard during the Republican convention last week. "There were no serious solutions to pressing problems -- just the fanning of resentment, and blame, and anger, and hate," he said.
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Obama said Clinton is more ready than he was to become President. "For four years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment and her discipline," Obama said, referring to her stint as secretary of state.
Obama said Clinton is more ready than he was to become President. "For four years, I had a front-row seat to her intelligence, her judgment and her discipline," Obama said, referring to her stint as secretary of state.
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The crowd welcomes Obama.
The crowd welcomes Obama.
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Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, waves to the crowd along with his wife, Anne Holton, after giving a speech on Wednesday.
Clinton's running mate, Tim Kaine, waves to the crowd along with his wife, Anne Holton, after giving a speech on Wednesday.
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During his speech, Kaine said: "Hillary Clinton and I are <em>compañeros del alma</em>. We share this belief: Do all the good you can. And serve one another. Pretty simple. That's what I'm about. That's what you're about. That's what Bernie Sanders is about. That's what Joe Biden is about. That's what Barack and Michelle Obama are about. And that's what Hillary Clinton is about."
During his speech, Kaine said: "Hillary Clinton and I are compañeros del alma. We share this belief: Do all the good you can. And serve one another. Pretty simple. That's what I'm about. That's what you're about. That's what Bernie Sanders is about. That's what Joe Biden is about. That's what Barack and Michelle Obama are about. And that's what Hillary Clinton is about."
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Delegates hold posters during Kaine's speech.
Delegates hold posters during Kaine's speech.
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Kaine comes out to the stage on Wednesday.
Kaine comes out to the stage on Wednesday.
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, right, cheers during the speech of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, right, cheers during the speech of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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"I understand the appeal of a businessman President. But Trump's business plan is a disaster in the making," said Bloomberg, an independent. He said the Republican nominee is a "risky, reckless, and radical choice."
"I understand the appeal of a businessman President. But Trump's business plan is a disaster in the making," said Bloomberg, an independent. He said the Republican nominee is a "risky, reckless, and radical choice."
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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden also went after Trump, saying "this guy doesn't have a clue about the middle class -- not a clue. Actually, he has no clue, period."
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden also went after Trump, saying "this guy doesn't have a clue about the middle class -- not a clue. Actually, he has no clue, period."
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Biden walks to the podium before delivering his speech.
Biden walks to the podium before delivering his speech.
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A delegate wears a Bernie Sanders mask on Wednesday. Sanders finished second to Clinton in the presidential primaries.
A delegate wears a Bernie Sanders mask on Wednesday. Sanders finished second to Clinton in the presidential primaries.
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Broadway performers sing "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on Wednesday.
Broadway performers sing "What the World Needs Now Is Love" on Wednesday.
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Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords waves to the audience before speaking on Wednesday.
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords waves to the audience before speaking on Wednesday.
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People hold up prints that pay respect to those who were killed in the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting of June 2015. Two survivors of the shooting were speaking to the crowd.
People hold up prints that pay respect to those who were killed in the Charleston, South Carolina, church shooting of June 2015. Two survivors of the shooting were speaking to the crowd.
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A delegate wears stickers in support of Clinton.
A delegate wears stickers in support of Clinton.
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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is escorted to the podium by his wife, Landra, on Wednesday.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is escorted to the podium by his wife, Landra, on Wednesday.
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Clinton appears live on a video screen Tuesday night. Just a few hours earlier, she officially became the party's presidential nominee. She is the first woman to lead a major party's presidential ticket. "I can't believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet," she told the crowd.
Clinton appears live on a video screen Tuesday night. Just a few hours earlier, she officially became the party's presidential nominee. She is the first woman to lead a major party's presidential ticket. "I can't believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet," she told the crowd.
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Actress Meryl Streep addresses the crowd before Clinton's video message. Streep said Clinton will be the first female President of the United States, "but she won't be the last."
Actress Meryl Streep addresses the crowd before Clinton's video message. Streep said Clinton will be the first female President of the United States, "but she won't be the last."
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton waves to the crowd before giving a speech on Tuesday.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton waves to the crowd before giving a speech on Tuesday.
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The former President told the crowd about how he met his wife for the first time. He also called her "the best damn change-maker I've ever met in my entire life."
The former President told the crowd about how he met his wife for the first time. He also called her "the best damn change-maker I've ever met in my entire life."
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Bill Clinton arrives on stage to give his speech. In his speech, he portrayed his wife as a woman who tirelessly ran a family and a career. "She always wants to move the ball forward," he said. "That is just who she is."
Bill Clinton arrives on stage to give his speech. In his speech, he portrayed his wife as a woman who tirelessly ran a family and a career. "She always wants to move the ball forward," he said. "That is just who she is."
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Former U.S. secretary of state Madeleine Albright waves to the crowd after speaking on Tuesday.
Former U.S. secretary of state Madeleine Albright waves to the crowd after speaking on Tuesday.
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Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean re-enacts his infamous "Dean Scream" during his speech.
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean re-enacts his infamous "Dean Scream" during his speech.
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Actresses America Ferrera, right, and Lena Dunham walk on stage to deliver remarks.
Actresses America Ferrera, right, and Lena Dunham walk on stage to deliver remarks.
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Florida delegate Bernard Jennings holds a cardboard cutout of Hillary Clinton over the face of his young son Ethan on Tuesday.
Florida delegate Bernard Jennings holds a cardboard cutout of Hillary Clinton over the face of his young son Ethan on Tuesday.
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"Mothers of the Movement" -- mothers whose unarmed children have been killed by law enforcement or due to gun violence -- take the stage Tuesday.
"Mothers of the Movement" -- mothers whose unarmed children have been killed by law enforcement or due to gun violence -- take the stage Tuesday.
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Actress Elizabeth Banks walks onto the stage Tuesday.
Actress Elizabeth Banks walks onto the stage Tuesday.
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd after the Vermont delegation cast its roll-call votes Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd after the Vermont delegation cast its roll-call votes Tuesday.
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Sanders smiles while attending roll call. He moved to name Clinton the official nominee.
Sanders smiles while attending roll call. He moved to name Clinton the official nominee.
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The crowd cheers after Clinton was formally nominated.
The crowd cheers after Clinton was formally nominated.
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A delegate cries during the roll-call vote Tuesday.
A delegate cries during the roll-call vote Tuesday.
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A staff member tallies Alabama's votes during roll call on Tuesday.
A staff member tallies Alabama's votes during roll call on Tuesday.
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Delegates hold up signs referring to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the running mate of Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Delegates hold up signs referring to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the running mate of Republican nominee Donald Trump.
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Sanders delivers the headline speech on Monday. "I understand that many people here in this convention hall and around the country are disappointed about the final results of the nominating process," Sanders said. "I think it's fair to say that no one is more disappointed than I am. But to all of our supporters -- here and around the country -- I hope you take enormous pride in the historical accomplishments we have achieved."
Sanders delivers the headline speech on Monday. "I understand that many people here in this convention hall and around the country are disappointed about the final results of the nominating process," Sanders said. "I think it's fair to say that no one is more disappointed than I am. But to all of our supporters -- here and around the country -- I hope you take enormous pride in the historical accomplishments we have achieved."
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Sanders spoke out against Republican nominee Donald Trump and said Clinton must become President. "If you don't believe this election is important, if you think you can sit it out, take a moment to think about the Supreme Court justices that Donald Trump would nominate and what that would mean to civil liberties, equal rights and the future of our country," Sanders said.
Sanders spoke out against Republican nominee Donald Trump and said Clinton must become President. "If you don't believe this election is important, if you think you can sit it out, take a moment to think about the Supreme Court justices that Donald Trump would nominate and what that would mean to civil liberties, equal rights and the future of our country," Sanders said.
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Sanders acknowledges the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center.
Sanders acknowledges the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center.
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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks to the crowd in Philadelphia. "We are not going to be Donald Trump's hate-filled America," she said. "Not now. Not ever."
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks to the crowd in Philadelphia. "We are not going to be Donald Trump's hate-filled America," she said. "Not now. Not ever."
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First lady Michelle Obama gives a speech. "This election -- every election -- is about who will have the power to shape our children for the next four or eight years of our lives," she said. "And I am here tonight because in this election, there is only one person who I trust with that responsibility -- only one person who I believe is truly qualified to be President of the United States. And that is our friend, Hillary Clinton."
First lady Michelle Obama gives a speech. "This election -- every election -- is about who will have the power to shape our children for the next four or eight years of our lives," she said. "And I am here tonight because in this election, there is only one person who I trust with that responsibility -- only one person who I believe is truly qualified to be President of the United States. And that is our friend, Hillary Clinton."
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Obama waves to the crowd.
Obama waves to the crowd.
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In his speech Monday, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker included a message about togetherness. "Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your country without loving your countrymen and countrywomen," he said.
In his speech Monday, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker included a message about togetherness. "Patriotism is love of country. But you can't love your country without loving your countrymen and countrywomen," he said.
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Singer Paul Simon performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
Singer Paul Simon performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
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Delegates hold up signs Monday.
Delegates hold up signs Monday.
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U.S. Sen. Al Franken appears on stage with comedian Sarah Silverman. Franken, of course, has a comedic background as well, having once starred on "Saturday Night Live."
U.S. Sen. Al Franken appears on stage with comedian Sarah Silverman. Franken, of course, has a comedic background as well, having once starred on "Saturday Night Live."
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Anastasia Somoza, an advocate for people with disabilities, comes out to speak.
Anastasia Somoza, an advocate for people with disabilities, comes out to speak.
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Former pro basketball players Jason Collins, left, and Jarron Collins wave to the crowd. Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, said he told the Clintons about his sexual orientation before coming out publicly.
Former pro basketball players Jason Collins, left, and Jarron Collins wave to the crowd. Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, said he told the Clintons about his sexual orientation before coming out publicly.
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A delegate wears a pin showing her support of Clinton.
A delegate wears a pin showing her support of Clinton.
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Delegates hold signs reading "Love trumps hate" on Monday.
Delegates hold signs reading "Love trumps hate" on Monday.
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A delegate supports Sanders at the convention.
A delegate supports Sanders at the convention.
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Tape on a delegate's mouth makes a statement Monday about the Democratic National Committee. Recently leaked committee emails <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F07%2F22%2Fpolitics%2Fdnc-wikileaks-emails%2Findex.html" target="_blank">appeared to show favoritism toward Clinton</a> in the primary race, and many Sanders supporters entered the convention upset. The controversy has caused Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down as the committee's chairwoman at the end of the convention.
Tape on a delegate's mouth makes a statement Monday about the Democratic National Committee. Recently leaked committee emails appeared to show favoritism toward Clinton in the primary race, and many Sanders supporters entered the convention upset. The controversy has caused Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down as the committee's chairwoman at the end of the convention.
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Members of the media stand during the event.
Members of the media stand during the event.
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The Democratic National Convention
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CNN Opinion commentators on the DNC

  • Issac Bailey: Michelle Obama, classy and strong
  • Timothy Stanley: DNC protests: spotlight on hypocrisy
  • Raul A. Reyes: Did Bernie Sanders seal deal for Clinton?
  • Kayleigh McEnany: Don’t belittle Sanders supporters
  • Buck Sexton: A rocky start for the Democrats
  • Errol Lewis: Why Debbie Wasserman Schultz had to go
  • Dan Malloy: Democrats want progress, GOP wants to regress
  • Julian Zelizer: Lock her up? 4 ways for Hillary Clinton to strike back
  • Ben Jealous: How Dems can write a better rulebook

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