My cousin who is inside the Wells Fargo Center said the booing has stopped

[democrattotheend]

He said it has been all applause for a while. So I guess Bernie's text and e-mail to supporters had more influence than some had thought. That is a relief for everyone.

[EarlG]

1. Yup it has calmed way down in here (nt)

[Cha]

4. Mahalo, EarlG.

[beachbumbob]

11. Temper tantrums take their course....

[bravenak]

2. They ought to be ashamed of themselves

[JI7]

6. no they feel like victims and martyrs

[bravenak]

10. They should feel like outcasts soon enough

[JI7]

13. i can't tell the difference between them and the trump supporters

[bravenak]

17. I never could either

Samesies

[bravenak]

36. Been doing that for a long time imo

[FailureToCommunicate]

41. Are you going to continue the divisiveness beyond those in the hall?

[Cha]

3. yeah, if it stays that way..

[sarae]

18. I can barely watch...

I had to switch to C-Span.

Mahalo, Cha!

[Cha]

20. Definitely if I had a tv and was watching I would do c-span!

Here's to no more interrupting valued speakers who have given a life time of service to Civil Rights!

And, all the other speakers who have come to our convention who we want to listen to.

sarae!

[sarae]

33. Agreed!

I think it's starting to calm down...I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[Wellstone ruled]

5. Remember,the Media has been stirring the pot most of the day.

Once Bernie took a stand,things seemed to settle down. But,what the heck,the Media got their lead in for the Evening News. People are so damn gullible.

[Doctor Jack]

7. That appears to be the story of the hour

People are starting to say that things are way more quiet and cordial than the media is claiming them to be. Nate Silver said that the media has actually set up near the protesters so that things seem extremely chaotic when it is actually just a couple of people making all of the noise.

[sarae]

9. That's really annoying.

I refuse to watch MSNBC or CNN anymore. I've been watching it on C-Span (as someone here recommended) and it's a million times better.

[Rex]

15. 'People are so damn gullible.'

It is sad to watch.

[Wellstone ruled]

22. So the Game Plan for the Media is,

we will decide what you will see and hear,and if you don't like it,we will just amp it up some more. It's all about the dollars and eye balls. Noticed the Disney/ABC affiliate here in Vegas,has adopted the Fake Noise format,we report you decide and it ain't pretty. Seems like all the Networks are trying to out stupid each other. Got to love the Gish Gallop of these on air Talent's.

[Rex]

23. It seems they really want Trump to win, I guess they figure controversy will mean a steady paycheck.

We need some kind of Fairness Doctrine for cable news channels.

[Wellstone ruled]

29. Appears to be the case.

Heard this same story from a floor Producer that used to work at one of the local TV stations. Sinclair Broadcasting brought in their people and changed the format to Conservative from middle of the road.

[Tatiana]

26. THIS. They want a scandal and drama -- they want ratings.

They are reporting there are Bernie whips on the floor, so maybe that's also calming things down.

[Scurrilous]

8. Maybe they are slowly becoming aware that most people are disgusted with their behavior.

[sarae]

12. I hope so.

Or maybe they're starting to realize how bad it looks when they boo every time a black person is on stage.
So incredibly disrespectful...

[unc70]

21. Not booing black people

They booed black supporters of TPP.

They also booed Barney Frank for various reasons.

[JSup]

14. When the last speaker said...

..."Hillary Clinton" I listened for 'boo's and didn't hear any.

[vadermike]

16. i wonder

i wonder how much damage was done with this stuff.. i hope hardly any .. lets hope

[emulatorloo]

19. Thanks for the update from inside the hall.

[alcibiades_mystery]

24. Well, it was nap time

So there's that.

[Demsrule86]

25. Good news thanks. nt.

[UMTerp01]

27. My buddy just texted me the same

I think Warren and Queen FLOTUS Michelle Obama will calm things down even more capped off by Senator Sanders to cap off the night.

[liberal N proud]

28. But the media now has the booing as a lead for prime time.

[annavictorious]

30. Oh yeah, that must be it. Right. I'm sure Sanders fixed the mess he created.

I would imagine that at this point some of the trolls have been relieved of their credentials, especially after the rousing welcome they have given so many women and POC.

[procon]

31. Yahoo News says Sanders sent out emails pleading with his supporters not to protest.

"Sanders sent an email to his delegates saying that their movement’s credibility would be “damaged” by “booing, turning of backs, walking out or other similar displays.” Sanders said such demonstrations are “what the corporate media wants.” text message to the leaders of his delegation pleading with them not to protest on the Democratic convention floor Monday night.

“I ask you as a personal courtesy to me to not engage in any kind of protest on the floor,” he wrote in the text message to his delegate whips. “Its of utmost importance you explain this to your delegations.”

He signed the text, “Bernie.”



https://www.yahoo.com/news/sanders-texts-delegates-please-don-000000137.html

[joeybee12]

32. Past their bedtime?

[mcar]

34. Thanks for the update!

[tallahasseedem]

37. I think it started with the little girl!

She's a hero and a uniter!

[Doctor Jack]

38. Hopefully Sanders and Warren can sooth some more people tonight

It was smart to lead off with them. I doubt they will win everyone over to Clinton's side but hopefully some of the anger will subside. There are other fights for other days. Taking down the Democratic Convention would do little to advance the progressive cause.

[fishwax]

39. I was listening to CNN (had to switch over from MSNBC b/c they were talking over the speeches)

and all I heard was applause. Back on MSNBC, they were still talking about dissension and so on, but from what I could hear of the audio, there was pretty enthusiastic support.

[C Moon]

40. Glad to hear. Thanks.

[C Moon]

42. Unless I'm watching a delayed version (PBS)...

there's still a lot of Bernie yelling interrupting the speakers.
I guess it is a form of democracy in action; but at some point we're going to have to unite and focus on eliminating Trump and winning back some seats in both houses. Nothing new I'm saying, I know, but it's the truth.

[brooklynite]

43. Mostt of it seemed to come from the Minnesota delegation.