Supporters of Bernie Sanders say their Bernie flair is being confiscated at the convention in order to diminish the appearance of Sanders support on the convention floor -- and video footage, posted above, corroborates their claims.
The allegations began flying Monday night on Twitter just as the Democratic convention kicked off. Many Sanders supporters in the arena booed every mention of presumed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, creating a divisive atmosphere at what is supposed to be the party’s big celebration.
“They are ripping signs out of people’s hands and threatening no credentials tomorrow if we hold up signs,” one Sanders delegate allegedly said in a text message exchange posted online by a friend.
From my friend who is a Bernie delegate Pls RT #DemsInPhilly #DNCinPHL #DemConvention pic.twitter.com/SpaLjtkBrA
— Lisa Rico (@dizzyeyes) July 25, 2016
A You Tube video appears to show a man in a suit taking a Sanders sign from a supporter.
Other tweets claim that party operatives began handing out “Love Trumps Hate” signs to the audience in an effort to drown out the many Sanders signs. Some of the Vermont senators’ supporters quickly began modifying the paraphernalia to be pro-Sanders, though.
CA delegates are editing the signs that the DNC is handing out #DemsInPhilly #DNCDisaster https://t.co/gQmXJGBvso pic.twitter.com/TEwnaQV0Qj
— Sputnik US (@SputnikNewsUS) July 25, 2016
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