In case you’re not up on your American politics, the Democratic National Convention is the gathering where delegates will decide who the Democratic nominee will be for the national election.
This year, the Democratic convention formally nominated Hillary Clinton for president, and the election will take place in November this year.
But that’s not all that went down at this convention. Check out these sometimes crazy and often heartwarming moments…
Michelle Obama’s Powerful Speech That Moved People To Tears
Michelle praised Hillary’s character and conviction, and her advocacy for minorities.
“Because of Hillary Clinton, my daughters and all our sons and daughters now take for granted that a woman can be president of the United States.”
Enthusiastic Dance Breaks
Democrat supporters danced like nobody’s watching in the breaks of the four-day event.
Strange Condom Packaging
Condoms were flying around the convention with the top-selling designs being an ‘extra-small’ sized Donald Trump one captioned “I’m HUUUUGE!” and a Bernie Sanders design captioned “Feel The Bern”.
Bill Clinton’s Glowing Endorsement Of His Wife
He praised her tireless work in making the lives of others better.
“If you were sitting where I’m sitting, and you heard what I have heard at every dinner conversation, every lunch conversation, every walk, you would say, this woman has never been satisfied with the status quo in anything!”
Lena Dunham and America Ferrara Slam Trump
“According to Donald Trump my body is like probably a 2.” Lena Dunham said.
“And according to Donald Trump, I’m probably a rapist.” said America Ferrara.
They ended the speech by saying ‘Love Trumps Hate!’
Meryl Streep Got Crazy Excited
She said: “What does it take to be the first female anything? It takes grit. And it takes grace.”
She even let out a veritable roar! (See 0:18)
