Chants of “Bernie” echoed through the arena, and boos could be heard at times when Clinton’s name was raised. Outside the arena, several hundred Sanders backers marched down Philadelphia’s sweltering streets.
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“Instead, Putin and his leadership are trying to influence Clinton and her future stance toward Europe’s missile defenses and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation expansion”, he said. Elizabeth Warren, a favorite of liberals who has emerged as one of the Democrats’ toughest critics of Trump.
Party leaders are hoping for an even bigger bump for Clinton following the convention.
Trump’s campaign raised more than $26 million last month, nearly half of which came from donors giving $200 or less.
“To not be fair during this entire process, it’s kind of shameful”, delegate Sanjay Patel, a Sanders supporter from Brevard County said before she spoke at Florida delegation breakfast.
Sanders is set to meet privately with supporters Monday before the start of the Democratic National Convention.
He sidestepped questions about the role of Ms Wasserman Schultz at the convention, saying that it was “her decision” to step down.
She announced her resignation effective at the end of the week and after being booed in front of her own Florida delegation early Monday morning.
Sanders’ appeal was enough for Deborah Adams, of Cheraw, South Carolina, who served as a whip for the 14 Sanders delegates from her state’s delegation.
Sanders was a relatively unknown Vermont senator when he chose to challenge for the Democratic nomination. The Clinton campaign opened up speaking spots for his supporters.
But if Sanders’ supporters believe, as he believes, that a Trump presidency represents a true threat to our nation’s rule of law, civil liberties and security, they will do just that. Gouveia won’t vote for Clinton and remains undecided.
A theme this Sanders delegate from Birmingham, Michigan – says is priority No. 1. “Trump is a bully and a demagogue”.
“No, never, not in a million years, no. I wouldn’t vote for her for dog catcher”, said Melissa Arab, of Shelby Township, Michigan. Let us know in the comment section below. The DNC has not responded to the calls for more heads to roll in the controversy. Emails appeared to show Wasserman Schultz and other DNC officials showing favor to Hillary Clinton.
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They found an empty meeting space, but were asked to leave by hotel staff, who said it was reserved for someone else.
