The third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia had it all: tears, tributes, Trump-bashing mixed with a welcome bash of comedy and Broadway, and a stem-winder of a speech by President Obama that culminated in the first onstage appearance by Hillary Clinton, who will formally accept her party's nomination tonight.
CL photographer Joeff Davis once again captured telling moments both big and small.
Gilda Cobb-Hunter, a member of the South Carolina state legislature, gets emotional during a speech by Felicia Sanders and Polly Sheppard, two of the three survivors of the Mother Emanuel Church shooting in Charleston. Credit: Joeff Davis
Kirk Root, a Florida delegate from Orlando, reacts to the remarks by Christine Leinonen, the mother of Christopher “Drew” Leinonen, who was killed in the Pulse attack in Orlando. “I am here representing Orlando, I have seen the funerals, I have seen the flowers, I have seen the pain up close,” he said. Credit: Joeff Davis
A chorus line of Broadway stars (that is, stars to theater geeks — the rest of the audience was going, “Who are these people?”) sang a moving rendition of “What the World Needs Now…” Credit: Joeff Davis
The crowd loved them some Joe Biden, everyone’s favorite vice presidential uncle. Credit: Joeff Davis
Vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine took an impish approach in his takedown of the GOP slate, including an imitation of Trump’s “Believe me!” — and asking the audience, “Do you really believe him?” (The room responded, “NO!”) Credit: Joeff Davis
President Obama scoffed at the GOP’s “deeply pessimistic vision” of America and Trump’s promise that he “alone” could save us. “Our power doesn’t come from some self-declared savior promising that he alone can restore order,” Obama said. “We don’t look to be ruled.” Credit: Joeff Davis
The president and his would-be successor embraced and exited stage left after her (sort of but not really) surprise appearance. Credit: Joeff Davis
California delegate Gurjatinder Randhawa said his sign was a show of support for Hillary Clinton. “She knows the values of the immigrant people.” Credit: Joeff Davis
The view from the stage during “A Day for Bernie” in downtown Philadelphia. Credit: Joeff Davis
Steezy, 11, jumps off a bench on his skateboard at “A Day for Bernie” in downtown Philadelphia. When asked what he likes about Bernie Sanders, he answered, “‘Cause he is awesome.” Credit: Joeff Davis
