DNC Day 4: Hillary Clinton's Time In The Spotlight

By Jeff Mapes (OPB) and Bryan M. Vance (OPB)
July 28, 2016 5:30 a.m.

The Democrats have had moving speeches from former presidents and sitting presidents, but Thursday night all eyes are on Sec. Hillary Clinton, the party's hope for the upcoming presidential election. Clinton finally takes the stage as the keynote speaker to formally accept the nomination.

Here are three things to consider while watching Clinton's acceptance speech:

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1) Does She Tell Us Anything More About Herself? 

In the biggest speech of her career, we'll get her own view of why she does what she does and why she feels it has shaped her to be the next president. Will her speech persuade voters that she should be in the Oval Office?

2) Will She Squarely Address Her Trust Gap With Voters? 

3) Chelsea Clinton Will Introduce Her Mother:  


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