PHILADELPHIA — After a turbulent beginning to their convention, Democrats nominated Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday, making her the first woman to lead a major party’s ticket in the United States. They then turned to hear from a lineup of speakers that included Lena Dunham, Madeleine Albright and former President Bill Clinton, the night’s main attraction.
• Mr. Clinton delivered a long, personal recounting of Mrs. Clinton’s life, offering himself up as a witness to her journey from young law student to presidential nominee.
“In the spring of 1971,” Mr. Clinton began, “I met a girl.”
His tale stretched from their courtship to the birth of their daughter, Chelsea, and on to her time as secretary of state. He presented Mrs. Clinton as a “change maker” and contrasted his account with the way Mrs. Clinton was portrayed at last week’s Republican convention. “One is real,” he said. “The other is made up.” For the full article click here
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