Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Tuesday's Headlines: Democrats’ opening day of discord ends on a high note

High-wattage stars help smooth over party chaos; Fact Checker: Claims against Donald Trump; The Fix: Winners and losers ; Obama delivers a passionate defense of Hillary Clinton; A day of humiliation for party chair underscores Democratic divide;
 
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Democrats' opening day of discord ends on a high note
Intraparty squabbles and protests made for a difficult start. But by the end of the evening, the Democrats began to focus on beating Donald Trump rather than fighting among themselves.
High-wattage stars help smooth over party chaos
This convention was supposed to be a celebration of unity and hopeful visions. But the opening suggested there are wounds that could take longer to heal.
Fact Checker: Claims against Donald Trump
The opening night of the convention was designed to help foster unity between the Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton camps — and attack GOP nominee Donald Trump. Here's a roundup of some of the most noteworthy claims made.
 
The Fix: Winners and losers
The Massachusetts Senator had a tough task — following Michelle Obama, who absolutely brought the house down.
 
Obama delivers a passionate defense of Hillary Clinton
The first lady, who is one of the most popular political figures in the Democratic Party, said "in this election — I'm with her."
 
A day of humiliation for party chair underscores Democratic divide
It was supposed to be a morning of personal triumph for Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Instead, it was a cringeworthy spectacle.
 
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Clinton leaves Democrats' liberal wing high and dry
 
If Hillary Clinton were a man
 
Democrats were told their party was divided. They just proved that wrong.
 
Calming the troubled waters at the Democratic convention
 
Forget Bernie Sanders. Michelle Obama stole the show.
 
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