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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about unity at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about unity during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Sen. Bernie Sanders walks away after pledging support to Hillary Clinton at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Sen. Bernie Sanders walks offstage after pledging support for Hillary Clinton during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Joe Kennedy at the DNC in Philadelphia
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts hugs Representative Joe Kennedy as she makes her way on stage on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Delegates celebrate at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Delegates celebrate during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Former President Bill Clinton in VIP area at the DNC in Philadelphia
Former President Bill Clinton chats with Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, following Michelle Obama's speech on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Secret Service guards podium at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Secret Service stands guard while First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Virginia Gov. McAuliffe attends the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (2nd,R) takes a "selfie" with Virginia delegates during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Singer Demi Lovato performing at the DNC in Philadelphia
Singer Demi Lovato performs on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders show they've come around to supporting Clinton at the DNC in Philadelphia
Supporters of former presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders show their dual loyalties with signs supporting both the Senator as well as Hillary Clinton on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Sen. Al Franken and comedian Sarah Silverman speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
Senator Al Franken of Minnesota and comedian Sarah Silverman speak on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
First Lady Michelle speaks at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Delegates greet each other at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Delegates (L-R) Alvin Petes, Florida, Ronnie Traylor, Louisiana, and Bishop Rodney McFarland, Louisiana greet each other during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon performs at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon performs during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Karla Ortiz and her undocumented mother, Francisca, speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
Karla Ortiz, an American citizen, and her mother Francisca Ortiz, an undocumented immigrant, speak on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Delegate listens to Michelle Obama speak at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
A delegate listens intently to First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Cory Booker in VIP area at the DNC in Philadelphia
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey gets a big hug from former President Bill Clinton after speaking on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Boyz II Men perform at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Boyz II Men perform during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about unity at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about unity during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Actress Eva Longoria speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
Actress Eva Longoria speaks on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Florida delegates cheer for Hillary at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Dr. Flore Libor Latortue (C), Florida and Leonarda Duran President of Hispanice Caucus of Dade County Florida cheer for Hillary Clinton during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Bernie Sanders attends the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Supporters of Bernie Sanders cheer his arrival onstage during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
Richard Trumka, President of AFL-CIO, speaks on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Mother Emanuel choir performs at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
The Mother Emanuel AME choir performs during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Senator Sanders speaks at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Former Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont speaks during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Wisconsin delegate shouts support for Sanders at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
John Stanley of Wisconsin shouts his support for Bernie Sanders during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Sen. Corey Booker of New Jersey is introduced at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, is introduced during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Basketball players Jason and Jarron Collins at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Basketball players Jason and Jarron Collins speak during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Delegates supporting Bernie Sanders make their point during the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Michigan delegates supporting Bernie Sanders make their point during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Sisters Loretta and Linda Sanchez of California speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
California Representatives Loretta Sanchez (left) and her sister, Linda Sanchez, take the stage on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
New York Rep. Charles Rangel attends the DNC convention in Philadelphia
New York Rep. Charles Rangel (R) holds an anti-Donald Trump sign as he joins the New York delegation during the 2016 Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Rev. Jackson arrives at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives on the floor during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Actress Sarandon attends the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Actress Susan Sarandon attends the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Virginia delegate holds up Bernie Sanders banner at the 2016 DNC Convention in Philadelphia
A delegate from Virginia holds up a Bernie Sanders banner as others hold signs against the TPP, Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Diane Russell, supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
Diane Russell, Maine State Representative and supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders, speaks on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Baltimore mayor gavels the start of the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gavels the Day one session open during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Anastasia Somoza, International Disability Rights Advocate, speaking at the DNC in Philadelphia
Anastasia Somoza, International Disability Rights Advocate, speaks on day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 25, 2016. The four-day convention starts on Monday, July 25th, and is expected to nominate Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI
Colorful hat at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
A delegate's hat rises above the floor with the podium in the background during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI
Santorum and Bernstein talk at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Investigative reporter and author Carl Bernstein (R) talks with Republican politician Rick Santorum on the floor at the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Rep. Pelosi with Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Minority Leader of the House of Representatives peeks down the line of members of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues in a rehearsal session during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI
Sanders supporters shout at the DNC convention in Philadelphia
Delegates shout for Bernie Sanders during the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 25, 2016. The delegates will confirm the nomination of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine as the Democratic ticket for the November election. Photo by Pete Marovich/UPI