DENVER (Reuters) - Democrats opening their national convention tried to smooth over a rift with Hillary Clinton's resentful supporters on Monday and portrayed Barack Obama as a down-to-earth American patriot bidding to make history.
Chairman Howard Dean pounded a gavel to start the four-day convention where Democrats say their presidential candidate must unite the party, get tough on Republican rival John McCain and back up soaring oratory with specific policies.
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