Bernie Gets Top Speaking Slot At Dem Convention

Bernie Sanders will keynote the opening night of the Democratic Convention. Via Politico:

In a move meant to portray party unity, Sanders is scheduled to speak on Monday alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and Astrid Silva, a prominent immigration reform activist. The theme of that night is “United Together.”

Sanders’ slot on Monday is the latest signal that Democratic convention organizers, working with the Clinton campaign, have put out to fight any perception of a divided party — as well as to bring disappointed Sanders supporters into the fold after a long primary. The announcement of Sanders speech on Monday comes days after the Vermont senator endorsed Clinton at a joint event.

Bill Clinton will be the featured speaker on Tuesday. On Wednesday, President Obama and Joe Biden will headline. The convention wraps on Thursday with Chelsea Clinton introducing her mother.