DNC Live Coverage: Wednesday, Aug. 19

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Published August 17, 2020 at 12:01 AM EDT

Follow live DNC coverage beginning Aug. 17.

Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Wednesday's speakers include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama.

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