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From: First Read from NBC News <email@mail.nbcnews.com>
Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Subject: First Read: Bernie's Big Night
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Tune in to Meet the Press with Chuck Todd, Sundays on NBC News Bernie's Big Night Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:28:02 GMT From NBC's Chuck Todd, Mark Murray and Carrie Dann After Republicans' messy convention last week, Democrats experienced their own chaos even before the convention started here -- with the announcement that DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz would step down as a result of the WikiLeaks email dump. The controversy only elevates tonight's convention speech by Bernie Sanders, who was the target of a handful of the leaked DNC emails, including one questioning his religious faith. Sanders gladly accepted the resignation (which will take place once the convention ends). "Debbie Wasserman Schultz has made the right decision for the future of the Democratic Party. While she deserves thanks for her years of service, the party now needs new leadership that will open the doors of the party and welcome in working people and young people," he said in a statement. While Sanders isn't expected to pull a Ted Cruz -- he's already endorsed Clinton and said on "Meet the Press" yesterday that he remains in Clinton's corner even after the leaked emails -- his speech will set the tone for the rest of the convention. Sunday's news wasn't a great way to kick things off in Philly for Democrats, and they can't afford to have the controversy spill over into the next four days. That's why all eyes will be on Sanders, who closes out the first night of speeches. Click for more. First Read's Morning Clips: Bump or No Bump? A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day Click for more. Latest Stories Democratic Unity to Be Tested on Opening Day of Convention Democrats' hard-won and still unset party unity will be tested on the first day of their National Convention Monday as Bernie Sanders takes the stage. Click for more. It's Clinton's Week but Here's Why Obama Is Key It's Hillary Clinton's convention but President Obama is the biggest factor in this year's election. Click for more. Trump: Clinton's VP Choice Is 'Slap in the Face' to Sanders Donald Trump weighed in on Hillary Clinton's choice of Tim Kaine as her running mate and defended his own performance at the Republican convention. Click for more. More News Trump's Rhetoric 'Has Awakened' Muslim Americans Trump Aide Dismisses Russian Involvement in DNC Email Leak Tim Kaine: 'I'm a Utility Player' You're receiving First Read from NBC News Politics. Share this with your family and friends and keep them up to date. Share now This email was sent to: pascal.alter@gmail.com This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Privacy Privacy One Click Unsubscribe Manage Your Subscription Preferences