Sarah Silverman Just Went After The #BernieOrBust Crowd Hard

“To the #BernieorBust people: you’re being ridiculous.”


Sarah Silverman, comedienne extraordinaire, kicked the tires and lit some fires on the opening night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. A Sanders supporter, Silverman hit the stage to say why she would vote for Hillary Clinton “with gusto.” She then departed from her prepared text to take a sharp shot at the #BernieOrBust crowd. Here it is:

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