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| Democratic convention live: Hillary Clinton to be formally nominated | |
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| Singing the national anthem is Timmy Kelly, who does the same next door at Lincoln Financial Field sometimes when the Eagles, the local NFL team, play at home: | |
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| The invocation is delivered by Dr. Ima Sherman Jackson. He wins applause for the phrase “black lives matter.” He calls for protection and respect for law enforcement too. A second round of applause for a call for an end to bigotry: “whether it is anti-semitism or Islamophobia, let there be no place for such bigotry in this country.” | |
| No booing during the invocation on Day 2. They’re off to a flawless start. | |
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| Day 2 gaveled to order | |
| Representative Marcia Fudge, permanent chair of the convention, is back. She gavels it straightaway, and delivers a short speech, uninterrupted, after she was booed sonorously yesterday. Today she is greeted by applause. | |
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| Ben Jacobs | |
| The Republican nominee is candidly pro-Russia and has praised its authoritarian ruler – yet some think he is the candidate who will stand up to Putin, reports the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs: | |
| While the US political and media worlds have been abuzz with the latest details of the hack of Democratic National Committee emails apparently by Russian intelligence, and attendant speculation about Donald Trump’s links to Moscow and Vladimir Putin, the controversy has not yet filtered down to his supporters, if those attending a rally in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are anything to go by. | |
| Trump is by any measure the most pro-Russian presidential nominee in modern history. He has repeatedly praised Putin, even expressing the hope that the authoritarian Russian leader will be his best friend, while calling for a drastic rollback of the US’s role in the world and questioning American participation in Nato. Trump’s top campaign aide, Paul Manafort, has previously worked for pro-Russian politicians and oligarchs in Ukraine, and a watering down of the GOP position on the conflict there was reportedly the only big change the Trump campaign demanded to the platform last week in Cleveland. | |
| But the DNC email scandal and Trump’s relationship with Russia barely penetrated a steamy fairground in Winston-Salem on Monday night, where Trump supporters in red hats lined up for hours in 100F (38C) heat to see the Republican nominee. | |
| One of the more politically savvy attendees, Dr Ada Fisher, a longtime member of the Republican National Committee, saw political dirty tricks to undermine Trump. Fisher described the controversy to the Guardian as “a false flag to cover up [Clinton]’s transgressions” and “probably the biggest lie I’ve seen”. | |
| There were mixed opinions on Putin. Madeline Kuettner of Winston-Salem was a fan. “I like him,” she said. “I think he’s doing the right thing … I just think he’s for the United States and I think he’s done a good job and I think if Trump [becomes] president they could work together.” | |
| Related: Trump supporters in North Carolina unperturbed by rumors of Putin ties | |
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| Democratic Party reveals official 2016 platform | Democratic Party reveals official 2016 platform |
| Hours before former secretary of state will be officially nominated as the Democratic party’s presidential nominee, the Democratic National Committee has released the final draft of its platform. | Hours before former secretary of state will be officially nominated as the Democratic party’s presidential nominee, the Democratic National Committee has released the final draft of its platform. |
| Lauded by liberals as the most progressive party platform in American political history, the 55-page platform is a non-binding set of goals and principles for Democratic leaders and voters operating under a single principle, according to its preamble: “It’s a simple but powerful idea: we are stronger together.” | Lauded by liberals as the most progressive party platform in American political history, the 55-page platform is a non-binding set of goals and principles for Democratic leaders and voters operating under a single principle, according to its preamble: “It’s a simple but powerful idea: we are stronger together.” |
| Key takeaways from the final draft: | Key takeaways from the final draft: |
| There’s plenty more on climate change, LGBTQ rights, reproductive choice and more - check it out here. | There’s plenty more on climate change, LGBTQ rights, reproductive choice and more - check it out here. |
| Updated | Updated |
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| Would-be convention spectators were kicked off of the Septa train to the Wells Fargo Center one stop earlier than those with credentials, leading to, well... | Would-be convention spectators were kicked off of the Septa train to the Wells Fargo Center one stop earlier than those with credentials, leading to, well... |
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| It’s a small but vocal demographic: | It’s a small but vocal demographic: |
| Stilt-walkers for Bernie #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/qViL3Sjdfw | Stilt-walkers for Bernie #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/qViL3Sjdfw |
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| Senator Barbara Mikulski, Rep. John Lewis, contest winner to nominate Hillary Clinton | Senator Barbara Mikulski, Rep. John Lewis, contest winner to nominate Hillary Clinton |
| Despite rumors today that Vermont senator Bernie Sanders would officially nominate Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee, the Clinton campaign this afternoon has announced that she will officially be put into consideration by two members of Congress and the winner of an online contest. | Despite rumors today that Vermont senator Bernie Sanders would officially nominate Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential nominee, the Clinton campaign this afternoon has announced that she will officially be put into consideration by two members of Congress and the winner of an online contest. |
| Outgoing Maryland senator Barbara Mikulski will nominate Hillary Clinton, with delegates Rep. John Lewis of Georgia and Na’ilah Amaru, a Hillary for America contest winner, seconding the nomination. | Outgoing Maryland senator Barbara Mikulski will nominate Hillary Clinton, with delegates Rep. John Lewis of Georgia and Na’ilah Amaru, a Hillary for America contest winner, seconding the nomination. |
| Amaru is a New York state delegate and an adjunct professor and public policy consultant. In addition, she is an immigrant, a combat veteran of the Iraq War and the adopted daughter of two mothers. | Amaru is a New York state delegate and an adjunct professor and public policy consultant. In addition, she is an immigrant, a combat veteran of the Iraq War and the adopted daughter of two mothers. |
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| Hillary Clinton’s historic confirmation as the first woman to become a major party’s presidential nominee gives her the chance to redefine her personal connection with the American people, Dan Roberts and Lauren Gambino report. | Hillary Clinton’s historic confirmation as the first woman to become a major party’s presidential nominee gives her the chance to redefine her personal connection with the American people, Dan Roberts and Lauren Gambino report. |
| After a storm of bad news on a divided opening day in Philadelphia, and with Democratic delegates set to formally nominate her to lead their bid for the White House, Bill Clinton was at the centre of this new push to bring to life his wife’s sometimes flat campaign. | After a storm of bad news on a divided opening day in Philadelphia, and with Democratic delegates set to formally nominate her to lead their bid for the White House, Bill Clinton was at the centre of this new push to bring to life his wife’s sometimes flat campaign. |
| “She is the most famous, least-known person in the country,” her communications director, Jennifer Palmieri, told reporters in Philadelphia, 15 months into her second campaign. “People know her résumé … what we want people to know tonight is what’s that core value that has enabled her to do this.” | “She is the most famous, least-known person in the country,” her communications director, Jennifer Palmieri, told reporters in Philadelphia, 15 months into her second campaign. “People know her résumé … what we want people to know tonight is what’s that core value that has enabled her to do this.” |
| Former president Clinton was due to be joined on stage by singer Alicia Keys and a video tribute led by Meryl Streep in a night that intended to refocus attention on the winning candidate after 1,846 delegates take turns to cast their votes for her failed opponent Bernie Sanders. | Former president Clinton was due to be joined on stage by singer Alicia Keys and a video tribute led by Meryl Streep in a night that intended to refocus attention on the winning candidate after 1,846 delegates take turns to cast their votes for her failed opponent Bernie Sanders. |
| Though Michelle Obama drew widespread praise for helping heal party wounds on Monday night, Democrats are increasingly worried that scenes of division may exacerbate a recent surge in support for Donald Trump. | Though Michelle Obama drew widespread praise for helping heal party wounds on Monday night, Democrats are increasingly worried that scenes of division may exacerbate a recent surge in support for Donald Trump. |
| “Poll after poll is showing that Trump has been eating away at our lead, and after his convention, he’s erased it entirely,” warned a campaign fundraising email to Clinton supporters on Monday as the Republican nominee took his biggest average lead yet. | “Poll after poll is showing that Trump has been eating away at our lead, and after his convention, he’s erased it entirely,” warned a campaign fundraising email to Clinton supporters on Monday as the Republican nominee took his biggest average lead yet. |
| Clinton’s campaign has downplayed the new polls, attributing Trump’s rise to an expected post-convention bounce. Before the Philadelphia convention began on Monday, Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, warned reporters that any analysis based on the polls is premature until after the Democrats have their chance to make their case to the American people. | Clinton’s campaign has downplayed the new polls, attributing Trump’s rise to an expected post-convention bounce. Before the Philadelphia convention began on Monday, Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, warned reporters that any analysis based on the polls is premature until after the Democrats have their chance to make their case to the American people. |
| But Palmieri acknowledged that Clinton had work to do to repair voters’ lack of trust in her. Just three in 10 Americans believe Clinton is “honest and trustworthy”, her lowest rating by this measure on the CNN poll, which was released on Monday ahead of the convention. | But Palmieri acknowledged that Clinton had work to do to repair voters’ lack of trust in her. Just three in 10 Americans believe Clinton is “honest and trustworthy”, her lowest rating by this measure on the CNN poll, which was released on Monday ahead of the convention. |
| Related: Hillary Clinton camp to use convention stage to stress candidate's core values | Related: Hillary Clinton camp to use convention stage to stress candidate's core values |
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| A team selling “Bill for First Lady” T-shirts is doing brisk business: | A team selling “Bill for First Lady” T-shirts is doing brisk business: |
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| Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic national convention is being widely hailed as one for the ages and a defining moment for the first lady, the Guardian’s David Smith reports: | Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic national convention is being widely hailed as one for the ages and a defining moment for the first lady, the Guardian’s David Smith reports: |
| “It was spectacular,” said Bob Shrum, a Democratic consultant and strategist. “It had the gift of all really great speeches: authenticity. It wasn’t manufactured or pre-cooked. It had a wonderful narrative line.” | “It was spectacular,” said Bob Shrum, a Democratic consultant and strategist. “It had the gift of all really great speeches: authenticity. It wasn’t manufactured or pre-cooked. It had a wonderful narrative line.” |
| Obama did not mention Trump by name. But Anita McBride, former chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, described the address as unusually politically charged for first ladies in general and Obama in particular. She said: “Of all the speeches I’ve seen her do, this was by far the most political. She has a clear view of how high the stakes are for the legacy of her husband. | Obama did not mention Trump by name. But Anita McBride, former chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, described the address as unusually politically charged for first ladies in general and Obama in particular. She said: “Of all the speeches I’ve seen her do, this was by far the most political. She has a clear view of how high the stakes are for the legacy of her husband. |
| “After eight years starting as a political novice, she has come full circle to a recognition of how important her voice is in the process. Most importantly, she’s a far cry from her first public statement [in 2008] that got such attention – “for the first time in my adult lifetime I’m really proud of my country,” – to saying this ‘is the greatest country on earth’. It’s been an education for her over eight years of what the country represents.” | “After eight years starting as a political novice, she has come full circle to a recognition of how important her voice is in the process. Most importantly, she’s a far cry from her first public statement [in 2008] that got such attention – “for the first time in my adult lifetime I’m really proud of my country,” – to saying this ‘is the greatest country on earth’. It’s been an education for her over eight years of what the country represents.” |
| Asked how Obama would be remembered, McBride, now executive-in-residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University in Washington, said: “She’s taken advantage of the platform and put her personal stamp on it and followed her path while not compromising her personal life of family. She found her voice and used it the way she felt best.” | Asked how Obama would be remembered, McBride, now executive-in-residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University in Washington, said: “She’s taken advantage of the platform and put her personal stamp on it and followed her path while not compromising her personal life of family. She found her voice and used it the way she felt best.” |
| In the rapturously received speech, Obama outlined parallels between parenting and the presidency. Joshua Kendall, author of First Dads: Parenting and Politics from George Washington to Barack Obama, said: “Donald Trump can show off his kids, and they’re reasonably articulate, but the one thing that’s really missing is a vision of the future and what we’re going to leave our children. That’s what came through her speech: looking through the eyes of her daughters. | In the rapturously received speech, Obama outlined parallels between parenting and the presidency. Joshua Kendall, author of First Dads: Parenting and Politics from George Washington to Barack Obama, said: “Donald Trump can show off his kids, and they’re reasonably articulate, but the one thing that’s really missing is a vision of the future and what we’re going to leave our children. That’s what came through her speech: looking through the eyes of her daughters. |
| “She’s very aware that kids see her as a mother so she chooses her words carefully, drawing a contrast with Trump who uses language carelessly.” | “She’s very aware that kids see her as a mother so she chooses her words carefully, drawing a contrast with Trump who uses language carelessly.” |
| Kendall added: “She and Hillary Clinton have had a frosty relationship. In 2008 it was kind of tough. The subtext from this is that like many Americans she’s really scared of Trump. It was a very passionate speech and whatever conflicts she’d had with Hillary, she’s putting that in the past.” | Kendall added: “She and Hillary Clinton have had a frosty relationship. In 2008 it was kind of tough. The subtext from this is that like many Americans she’s really scared of Trump. It was a very passionate speech and whatever conflicts she’d had with Hillary, she’s putting that in the past.” |
| Back in 2008, Kendall said, Obama’s popularity was down at 22%. “People saw her as an ‘angry black woman’. But now she’s carved out this turf as nurturer-in-chief. People can see that her campaigns, like for children’s nutrition, really come from the heart.” | Back in 2008, Kendall said, Obama’s popularity was down at 22%. “People saw her as an ‘angry black woman’. But now she’s carved out this turf as nurturer-in-chief. People can see that her campaigns, like for children’s nutrition, really come from the heart.” |
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| Former president Bill Clinton is reportedly still working on his keynote speech for tonight: | Former president Bill Clinton is reportedly still working on his keynote speech for tonight: |
| Bill Clinton is still working on his speech for tonight, which he’s writing himself. | Bill Clinton is still working on his speech for tonight, which he’s writing himself. |
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| #NeverHillary actress Susan Sarandon has been having a hard time at the DNC: | #NeverHillary actress Susan Sarandon has been having a hard time at the DNC: |
| Susan Sarandon ain't having it... #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/MTgYXv5K3d | Susan Sarandon ain't having it... #DemsInPhilly https://t.co/MTgYXv5K3d |
| Meanwhile, actress Debra Messing, with whom Sarandon has engaged in a months-long Twitter war, will be speaking at tonight’s DNC. Here’s hoping for plenty of cutaways to Sarandon by cable news cameras... | Meanwhile, actress Debra Messing, with whom Sarandon has engaged in a months-long Twitter war, will be speaking at tonight’s DNC. Here’s hoping for plenty of cutaways to Sarandon by cable news cameras... |
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| Report: Bernie Sanders in talks to formally nominate Hillary Clinton | Report: Bernie Sanders in talks to formally nominate Hillary Clinton |
| Vermont senator and Democratic presidential runner-up Bernie Sanders is in talks to take an expanded role in the Democratic National Convention’s nominating process tonight, according to a report from the Washington Post, up to and including formally nominating Hillary Clinton for the party’s presidential nomination. | Vermont senator and Democratic presidential runner-up Bernie Sanders is in talks to take an expanded role in the Democratic National Convention’s nominating process tonight, according to a report from the Washington Post, up to and including formally nominating Hillary Clinton for the party’s presidential nomination. |
| “I don’t want to give up all of the intrigue just yet,” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said this morning, in response to questions about the possibility of Sanders nominating Clinton. | “I don’t want to give up all of the intrigue just yet,” Sanders campaign manager Jeff Weaver said this morning, in response to questions about the possibility of Sanders nominating Clinton. |
| The move would be an echo of the 2008 presidential nomination, during which then-senator Hillary Clinton interrupted the roll-call vote to call for Barack Obama’s nomination by acclamation - that is, a voice vote of “ayes” and “nays” - in the “spirit of unity.” | The move would be an echo of the 2008 presidential nomination, during which then-senator Hillary Clinton interrupted the roll-call vote to call for Barack Obama’s nomination by acclamation - that is, a voice vote of “ayes” and “nays” - in the “spirit of unity.” |
| Here’s video of that historic moment: | Here’s video of that historic moment: |
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| If you missed it: Singer Demi Lovato’s emotional remarks about living with mental illness, and how the Democratic party’s platform addresses the needs of those who share her experience. | If you missed it: Singer Demi Lovato’s emotional remarks about living with mental illness, and how the Democratic party’s platform addresses the needs of those who share her experience. |
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| No more complaining from the press about the logistical failures of the Democratic National Convention: | No more complaining from the press about the logistical failures of the Democratic National Convention: |
| There's a bounce house in the middle of the convention center #DemsinPhilly pic.twitter.com/LVOsy60uQi | There's a bounce house in the middle of the convention center #DemsinPhilly pic.twitter.com/LVOsy60uQi |
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| Hillary Clinton is fundraising off of polls that show Donald Trump in the lead nationally: | Hillary Clinton is fundraising off of polls that show Donald Trump in the lead nationally: |
| As always, I’m going to tell you not to focus too much on one poll. But I’m pointing this out because it’s part of a broader trend. Poll after poll is showing that Trump has been eating away at our lead, and after his convention, he’s erased it entirely. | As always, I’m going to tell you not to focus too much on one poll. But I’m pointing this out because it’s part of a broader trend. Poll after poll is showing that Trump has been eating away at our lead, and after his convention, he’s erased it entirely. |
| We expect some of that. Each candidate always gets a bounce after their convention. But that doesn’t make these next few weeks any less critical. | We expect some of that. Each candidate always gets a bounce after their convention. But that doesn’t make these next few weeks any less critical. |
| We need to let people know what we stand for, and we need to solidify the organization that can get them to the polls come November. With the polls leaning in the wrong direction, your contribution has never been more critical. | We need to let people know what we stand for, and we need to solidify the organization that can get them to the polls come November. With the polls leaning in the wrong direction, your contribution has never been more critical. |
| The email closes with a promise of a free sticker. | The email closes with a promise of a free sticker. |