Democrats turn toward Harris at party's convention as the Obamas and Emhoff take center stage

CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama were set to address the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, as the party draws on a coalition of its biggest stars, leaders from the far left to the middle, and even some Republicans to boost Vice President Kamala Harris ' campaign against GOP nominee Donald Trump.

The hours-long gathering alternated between serious and festive as Obama, the nation's first Black president, prepared to honor Harris, who would be the nation's first female president.

A symbolic roll call in which delegates from each state pledged their support...

 

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