DNC Wednesday: Making Room for Everyone Under the Tent

An attendee holds up a sign that reads 'Madam Presidenta' during roll call on the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

Sean Patrick Maloney, U.S. Representative (D-NY18), talks about the Democratic Party's concern that Donald Trump is a legitimate contender to the newly minted Democratic presidential nominee.

"Trump can win," said Maloney. "He's an exceptionally talented demagogue and he's coming along at a time of great uncertainty."


Cecile Richards, president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, talks about the Democratic Party's pro-choice stance and says Democratic vice presidential nominee, Senator Tim Kaine, is a true ally and champion of women's rights.


Jake Sullivan, top foreign policy adviser to Hillary Clinton's 2016 election campaign, on the Hillary Clinton Doctrine and how Trump's proposals to combat ISIS "reflect the fact that he doesn't have any idea of what he's doing." 


 U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Julián Castro, contrasts the Democratic platform on immigration with Trump gaining traction with his nativist approach and the attempt on the Republican side to push the hot-button issue away.


Erin Hill, Executive Director of nonprofit technology company ActBlue, talks about how the fundraising tool allows small dollar donors can participate in democracy in a more meaningful way.