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The Democratic National Convention kicked off today with speeches from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri; Barack Obama's sister Maya Soetero-Ng and Craig Robinson, Michelle Obama's older brother; Jerry Kellman, mentor and long-time friend of Barack Obama; Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr.; former Indiana Representative Lee Hamilton; Tom Balanoff, President of Illinois SEIU; Nancy Keenan, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America; NEA President Reg Weaver; AFT President Randi Weingarten; Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan; State Comptroller Dan Hynes; Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulis; Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle; and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. There was also a surprise video conference with Barack Obama after Michelle Obama's speech that included their daughters Malia (10) and Sasha (7). Monday night will also featured a tribute to Senator Edward M. Kennedy. KGMB9's Keahi Tucker and Dan Boylan are in Denver giving you the local perspective from the convention.               |
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