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Alright, time for the show.

Hey y'all, it's the NPR Politics Podcast back with day two from the Democratic National

Convention here in Philadelphia.

Those were a bit calmer than last night, but still not totally calm.

There was a big state by state roll call of delegate votes and Hillary Clinton got the

delegates she needed to make history and become the first female presidential candidate

of a major American political party.

We'll talk about all of this.

I'm Sam Sanders, campaign reporter.

I'm Susan Davis, I cover Congress and this week the convention.

I'm Dominican Montenoro, political editor.

Alright, so hey, hey, hey, hey, you from the tippy top of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

How are you guys like in Philly so far?

I love Philly, it's my turn.

I really do.

I was born here.

I'm Philly.

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