Sen. Bernie Sanders
The Vermont senator, who was greeted by a several-minute thunderous ovation, gave his trademark stump speech, calling for greater income equality. But he ended his remarks with a strong endorsement of his primary foe. "Any objective observer will conclude that … Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States. The choice is not even close." And he added: "I'm proud to stand with her."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Massachusetts senator, who is a darling of the party's left wing, gave a rousing speech supporting Hillary Clinton. Ticking off a list of issues from free college tuition to climate change to trade to big money in politics, Warren ended each with the phrase, "We're with her!" She, of course, took some pot shots at Donald Trump, saying Trump "cares about himself every minute of every day."
Rep. Keith Ellison
The Minneapolis Democrat, who endorsed Bernie Sanders during the primary, introduced the Vermont senator to the convention crowd, led by cheers from passionate Sanders supporters. "I will always remember feeling the Bern in Minnesota," Ellison said, listing rallies held across the state that voted for Sanders in the caucuses. "Bernie sparked the beginning of a revolution," Ellison said. Karla Ortiz
Eleven-year-old Karla Ortiz — born in Las Vegas — told of meeting Hillary Clinton and telling her how worried she was that her undocumented parents would be deported. "My parents came here looking for a better life, the American dream," she said. "I am scared at any moment that my mom and dad will be forced to leave." Her mother, Francisca, joined her and addressed the convention in Spanish.
Jarron, Jason Collins
Jason Collins played 13 seasons in the NBA as an openly gay athlete. "My dream was to play in the NBA and live an authentic life as a proud gay man at the same time. I accomplished both of those goals." His twin brother, Jarron, an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, took on Donald Trump in his remarks. "How do you tell your kids not to be a bully if your president is one?" he asked.
Sen. Al Franken
He used his well-known sense of humor to dump on Trump. "I'm Al Franken, Minnesota senator and world-renowned expert on right-wing megalomaniacs: Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, and now, Donald Trump. Now a little about my qualifications. I got my doctorate in megalomaniac studies from Trump University. Sure, I had to empty out my 401K and take a reverse mortgage on my house to pay tuition."
Pam Livengood speaks about substance abuse during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
11-year-old Karla Ortiz, left, of Las Vegas, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016 and her mother Francisca Ortiz listens. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jason Collins waves while speaking alongside his brother Jarron during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jarron, left, and Jason Collins wave as they take the stage to speak during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn. gestures as he leave the stage after speaking during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., waves as he takes the stage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
First Lady Michelle Obama waves as she speaks to delegates during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Former Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
