From: the New York Times
First Woman Picked to Lead Major Party
- Democrats formally nominated Hillary Clinton for president, looking to move beyond the lingering anger that has brought dissension to their convention.
- In a gesture meant to unite the party, Senator Bernie Sanders asked that his rival be voted in by acclamation.
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