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DNC Day 1: Looking for Brotherly Love
Before the opening gavel, the Democratic convention is looking as dis-unified as the Republicans. We get a preview of what's to come.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenBefore the opening gavel, the Democratic convention is looking as dis-unified as the Republicans. We get a preview of what's to come.
Later on the program, the leaked Clinton campaign emails and what Russia might have to do with it.
Special thanks to Phil Richards for production assistance.
Photo: Senator Bernie Sander waves farewell to his electoral delegates gathered at the Convention Center during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Bryan Woolston/Reuters)
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