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2012 Democratic Convention Speeches: Day 1

2012 Democratic Convention Speeches: Day 1
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The Democratic National Convention commenced with a bang in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday night with several notable speeches from First Lady Michelle Obama, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Watch the remarks in their entirety below.

First Lady Michelle Obama:

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick:

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro:

Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland:

Newark Mayor Cory Booker:

Igor Bobic

Igor Bobic is the assistant editor of Talking Points Memo, helping oversee the site's coverage of politics and policy in Washington. While originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Igor feels best at home on the beaches of Southern California. He can be reached at igor@talkingpointsmemo.com.

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