The Democratic National Convention got under way last night with a speech from Michelle Obama. Jodi Kantor, New York Times correspondent and author of The Obamas, joins us from Charlotte to look at the role the First Lady will play in the campaign. Aaron Smith, president of youth advocacy group Young Invincibles, talks about issues facing young voters and how the candidates can attract them at the polls. Plus: Camden Mayor and New Jersey Democratic Chair-woman Dana Redd and It's a Free Country reporter Anna Sale round out our convention coverage.
Democratic Convention Coverage Part 1
It's Day 2 of the DNC in Charlotte. The show covers the first night, and reactions to the Democrats' message. Featuring:
- Jodi Kantor, New York Times Washington correspondent and author of The Obamas, now out in paperback, previews the personal message from the candidate and his family at the DNC, and explains how the party will use Michelle Obama in this campaign.
- Aaron Smith, executive director of Young Invincibles
- Tom Perriello, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund and the former U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district
Democratic Convention Coverage Part 2
We continue our coverage of Day 2 of the DNC with a democratic round robin of the tri-state area. Also, That's My Issue stories from Democrats. Featuring:
- Dana Redd, mayor of Camden, and vice-chairwoman of the New Jersey Democratic Party
- Keith Wright, co-chair of New York State Democratic Party and assemblyman from Harlem
- Chris Murphy, Connecticut congressman (D-5th) and U.S. Senate candidate
- Anna Sale, It's a Free Country reporter
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