Angie Morelli, Sanders supporter sets the record straight about the ruckus at the Nevada State Democratic Convention mischaracterized by the Mainstream Media. Thankfully, Rachel Maddow gave her a platform to tell the Bernie Sanders supporters' side of the story.
I have been to several state conventions. It is always lively and wild. I thought from the very beginning that the Democratic establishment was using the chaos at the Nevada State Democratic Convention as a weapon in its attempt to force Bernie Sanders into attenuating his campaign.
Angie Morelli points out the real genesis of the problem. Bernie Sanders supporters were not being heard even as they followed the rules. Some Sanders supporters reacted irresponsibly, but so did several Hillary Clinton supporters.
The Democratic establishment attempted to force a Sanders capitulation. Bernie Sanders was defiant and did not fall the bait. Furthermore, he started making his demands during his speech in Oregon where he won that state's Democratic Primary.
It is imperative that Sanders stay in the race. He needs to go to the convention with the strength of a large backing. That gives the power and the right to demand changes in the Democratic Party which make it really representative of the will of the people.