The 2016 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night in Philadelphia, Pa. Opening night at the Wells Fargo Center was designed to help unite Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporters. After an evening of speakers in support of Hillary Clinton for President, First Lady Michelle Obama appeared beautiful and strong, saying, “I am with Hillary Clinton.”
She spoke proudly of Clinton’ s leadership and her dedication
to serving others. “I want a president with a record of public service,” said Mrs. Obama, “someone whose life’s work shows our children that we don’t chase fame and fortune for ourselves. We fight to give everyone a chance to succeed.”
The first lady spoke of her two daughters growing up in the public eye and the pain of seeing their father insulted on television, and she shared a family lesson about how to treat others.“You don’t
“In the interest of making sure that we can start the Democratic convention on a high note that I am not going to gavel in the convention” said Wasserman Schultz. She will resign her role as chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee when the convention ends.
Former president Bill Clinton delivered his address on Tuesday.
The Democratic National Convention will continue through Thursday with Hillary Clinton accepting the nomination for President and announcing Va. Senator Tim Kaine for theVice Presidential candidate