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What happened at the 2016 Democratic National Convention?
Author: harry challinorAnswer:
- A united convention with progressives such as Warren and Sanders giving highly supportive speeches - Barack and Michelle Obama, and Bill Clinton gave speeches - Sanders' team was given a role in drafting the party platform - Some Sander supporters organised protests - accusing the DNC of bias against him in the primaries and planning of the convention - Made use of music stars including Katy Perry and Lady Gaga - Rule was changed to reduce the role of 'super delegates' - the Sanders team wanted them to be bound to public voting - Clinton's final-night speech focused on her experience, judgement and compassion - She prioritised job creation, appealing to Trump's key demographic support, climate change and college affordability
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