The Democrats on Friday released an outline of their upcoming convention, and one of the main goals appears to be showing off the party’s unity after a long primary fight.
After a divisive primary season between presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the convention schedule includes a speech from Sanders on the first night, Monday, July 25. That night’s theme is “United Together” — indeed, of the four nights’ themes, three include the word “together.”
With a sitting Democratic president and a husband who is a former president, Clinton’s convention will have heavy political star power: President Obama, Vice President Biden, first lady Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton are all scheduled to speak.
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