In the halls, when there was buzz about a politician not named “Bernie Sanders,” it often concerned an office far, far from the political spotlight. When Sanders spoke on Saturday night, superfans with “Draft Bernie” signs used/ruined dramatic pauses to promote their cause. Among the chants: “2020!” “Draft Bernie!” They were not subtle, and neither was Sanders — his only response was to chuckle and move on. Expect a “people’s platform,” and new litmus tests. “Stop asking about the email list,” said Claire Sandberg, a Sanders veteran who now leads a “We Will Replace You” campaign to primary “corporate” Democrats.

Source: Washington Post June 12, 2017 16:09 UTC