Thousands of delegates were in Springfield this weekend for the Massachusetts Democratic Party's annual convention. On their minds were issues like immigration policy, housing, healthcare and finding unity among the party.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno greeted the delegates and welcomed them to the city. He said it's time for "pragmatic leadership."

"We're at a very crucial time right now. And sometimes we look back to our principles and what the Democratic Party is all about, and that is that we have some common sense and pragmatic leadership to get things done for people that are in need," he said.

Steve Kerrigan is the chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. He opened the convention, held at the MassMutual Center, addressing the shooting death of right-wing activist and podcas

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