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Bernie Sanders Urges Supporters To Vote For Clinton

Supporters of Vermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheer on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016.  (Nicholas Kamm /AFP/Getty Images)
Supporters of Vermont Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheer on Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 2016. (Nicholas Kamm /AFP/Getty Images)

Supporters of Bernie Sanders want to make their voices heard today, a day after their candidate urged them to get in line behind Hillary Clinton. They’ll get a chance during tonight’s roll call vote on Clinton’s nomination.

Here & Now political analyst Jamal Simmons, who is a Democratic strategist, joins host Robin Young in Philadelphia to discuss last night’s speeches from his party’s point of view, and what to expect tonight.

Guest:

Jamal Simmons, Here & Now political analyst and a Democratic strategist. He tweets @JamalSimmons.

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