The Democratic National Convention has been an interesting time, to say the least. While many still wave banners for Hillary Clinton, there has been obvious frustration from Bernie Sanders supporters. The Sanders supporters, having recently conceded (no doubt begrudgingly) the race to Clinton, booed several candidates such as: U.S Senator Elizabeth Warren, Al Franken and Jeff Merkley.
The die-hard Sanders supporters even booed Bernie himself when the former campaigner asked them to support Hillary Clinton. More than thirty seconds followed of supporters yelling, chanting, mocking Clinton’s candidacy and overall demanding that Bernie Sanders keep running.
Some chanted “Kill Hill” or “We Want Bernie”. Many looked absolutely devastated to the point where they were noted with tears in their eyes. “Brothers and sisters,” Sanders responded, looking for calm. “This is the real world that we live in.”
It is no secret that many Sanders supporters have an extreme distrust of Hillary Clinton, especially in light of the email scandal. Sanders maintained his support, however. While many booed him earlier for similar remarks, Sanders then walked onstage to a three-minute standing ovation from delegates and supporters.
Bernie reminded both the delegates and his supporters that Hillary Clinton would appoint Supreme Court justices that would overturn the Citizens United campaign finance decision, as well as having made progressive changes to her college affordability plan. He also asked both to think on the Supreme Court justices that Donald Trump might nominate and what it would mean for everything that he believes both his and Clinton’s candidacy stand for. You can hear both his speech and see day one of the DNC on varying outlets.
For his supporters, Sanders called for peace and civility. “Our credibility as a movement will be damaged by booing, turning backs, walking out or other similar displays,” Sanders wrote. “That’s what the corporate media wants.
Despite his request, many Sanders supporters still raised a ruckus at any utterance of Clinton’s name. Though Sanders has urged for the support of Hillary Clinton, he has admitted that they disagree on a number of issues. It is clear that his supporters are not quite warmed up to the idea yet either.
