Democrats appeal to women, Latinos, young people on first night

This story was filed on September 5, 2012

CHARLOTTE–First lady Michelle Obama declared Tuesday that her husbands record in office has proven his values, his vision and his courage, as the Democrats opened their convention here with a wide-ranging appeal to the diverse constituencies and interests they must bring out in force to re-elect the president.

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