Michigan Dem Meeting Breaks Into Violence as Clinton Fans Repel Sanders Partisans
24th December 2016
The most recent turmoil between the pro-Clinton leadership of the Democratic Party and Sanders supporters is a microcosm of the constant tug-of-war progressives are in with establishment types across the country, over issues such as appointing new leadership roles and determining a direction for the party’s recovery.
It would appear that some Democrats are finding out just how anti-democratic their party is.
During their meeting, Sam Pernick, president of the Young Democrats of Michigan, and other Sanders supporters—who nearly outnumbered the rest of the attendees at the meeting—protested the lack of transparency and openness exercised by the Michigan Democratic Party, which rigged the DNC delegate nomination process behind closed doors. Michigan Democratic Party officials responded with force. Pernick and several others were nearly dragged out of the meeting. Pernick is pursuing charges, and the Westland Police Department recently issued Mike Stone, a senior Michigan Democratic Party official, a ticket for assault and battery.
Welcome to our world, Sam. Be careful not to step in the tolerance.
Scott Johnson‘s take: “Now it can be said. Young Democrats are revolting.”