Hillary Clinton confirmed as first ever female US presidential nominee
Husband Bill gives Clinton warm endorsement ahead of battle with Donald Trump
- Second day of Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia takes place amid party division
The race to become the 45th president of the United States was confirmed as Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton after the latter was formally confirmed at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Former president and husband of Hillary, Bill Clinton, spoke at the convention to endorse his wife, giving a warma and personal address about their lives together.
The DNC has so far been characterised by division, as supporters of former candidate Bernie Sanders heckled and disrupted speakers at the first day of the event.
However, the ex-resident of the White House stole the show on day 2, heaping praise on his spouse.
“She’s the best darn change-maker I ever met in my life,” said Bill. “This woman has never been satisfied with the status quo in anything.”
“Hillary will make us stronger together,” he said. “You know it, because she spent a lifetime doing it. I hope you will do it. I hope you will elect her," added Clinton.
.@billclinton: @HillaryClinton "is still the best darn change-maker I have ever known" pic.twitter.com/qIepHnK6eW
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Democratic nominee Hillary spoke to the convention via video link from New York, after an elaborate graphic which showed the previous 43 men who have served as president being smashed by the image of Clinton in the background.
Hillary appealed to women around the United States to follow her lead.
“I can’t believe we just put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet,” said Clinton. “If there are any little girls out there who stayed up late to watch, can I just say, I may become the first woman president but one of you is next.”
The nominee is set to give a formal speech on Thursday to accept the nomination, ahead of the beginning of official campaigning for the election, which will take place in November of this year.