According to CNN, Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s leadership of the party became untenable after Wikileaks released almost 20,000 DNC emails that proved Bernie Sanders’ claims that elements of the party were against his candidacy and favored Hillary Clinton to take the nomination.
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Louisiana delegate Mouzella Bell, another devoted Sanders fan, flatly said “no” when MSNBC reporter Kelly O’Donnell asked her if Sanders’ speech had moved her toward Clinton.
Sanders, 74, was booed by some supporters after trying to convince them that Clinton must be elected in order to stop Trump.
His supporters have credibility because Sanders had such a strong showing – 13.5 million votes in the Democratic primaries and caucuses, almost as many as Trump got on the Republican side.
But, he then backed down from discussing Mrs Clinton and tried to turn the topic to Mr Trump. They made Sanders the headliner of the entire night. “Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States”. “It’s of utmost importance you explain this to your delegations – Bernie”.
Some of Sanders’ strongest supporters were not ready to give up the fight against Clinton. “Because this right now is the greatest country on earth”.
While Mrs. Obama has often avoided overt politics, her frustration with Trump’s rise was evident. For that to happen, the Sanders people will have to set aside their misgivings and say, “I’m with her”. That was a clear reference to Trump, the tireless tweeter.
“I have known Hillary Clinton for 25 years”, he continued. The Massachusetts senator is a favorite of liberals.
“I’m with Hillary. This choice is personal”.
“This election is about climate change, the great environmental crisis facing our planet”, Sanders said, in remarks that were almost word-for-word what he said when he endorsed Clinton two weeks ago.
Michelle Obama’s speech was debatably the highlight of the night – the First Lady managed to rouse pride in the country while pointing toward a progressive future with Hillary Clinton as president, and all without mentioning Donald Trump (who’s that, again?) once. Audible chants of “Bernie!” could be heard when Silverman and Franken stood together at the podium after the speech, awaiting an appearance by folk singer Paul Simon. The FBI investigation has damaged the Democratic candidate’s approval ratings, however, according to a recent poll.
Asked if she was anxious that the vehement protests of Clinton broadcast on national television will hurt Clinton and help lead to the election of Republican nominee Donald Trump, Bagg said – at least for her – that was beside the point.
On Monday, the DNC released a statement apologizing “for the inexcusable remarks made over email”.
“If we raise the minimum wage, if we guarantee health care for all people, you know what people in Kansas will start to say?”
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Republicans who suffered through a gaffe-plagued convention in Cleveland last week watched the Democratic drama with delight.
