First Lady's speech a hit at DNC

  • 27/07/2016
First Lady's speech a hit at DNC

Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders' speeches at the Democratic National Convention are continuing to make headlines.

Hillary Clinton is set to officially become the first woman presidential nominee of a major US party on Tuesday (local time).

Ms Obama's speech at the convention was the highlight, and is trending online, while Mr Sanders also cemented his support for Clinton, saying "Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States".

Today, her husband Bill Clinton is due to speak.

US correspondent Patrice Howard spoke to Paul Henry on Wednesday about the convention and wildfires in Los Angeles.