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Democratic delegates got down during the roll call of states and former president Barack Obama got them back up again. Democrats went on attack Tuesday

The Minnesota Governor closed night three of the DNC after introductions from high profile figures including Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Oprah Winfrey

Ex-president praised Harris as ‘champion’ of people and took a dig at Trump’s ‘weird obsession with crowd sizes’

Michelle Obama mocked Donald Trump asking if he knew he was running for a ‘black job’ by running for president

Michelle and Barack Obama energized the crowd and Bernie Sanders emphasized progressive policies as notable Republicans trounced Trump

The former first lady — who remains a massively influential voice in the Democratic Party but a reluctant campaigner — delivered a forceful rebuke of Donald Trump’s agenda

News analysis: Obama’s speech passes the torch to Harris – and lays some well-placed blows on Donald Trump after years of silence

The second night of the DNC featured strong support for Kamala Harris, critiques of Trump, and a lively roll call resembling a dance party.

Former US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were welcomed to the stage with rapturous applause at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. Barack Obama told the crowd that Vice President Kamala Harris, the party's presidential nominee, is "someone who sees you and hears you and…