Nation & World News
Nation & World News

Crying Bernie Sanders supporters seen at day one of DNC

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stand and cheer as he delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 25: Supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) stand and cheer as he delivers remarks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, July 25, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Philadelphia, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Democratic National Convention kicked off July 25. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
July 26, 2016

Day one of the Democratic National Convention was tough for Bernie Sanders supporters, it seems.

Many were seen on camera crying as Sanders spoke on stage Monday.

>> Read more trending stories

Some may have been emotional seeing the former Democratic presidential candidate on stage at the DNC.

Others may have been mourning the end of the campaign of the candidate they supported.

ExploreRelated: Here's what Bernie Sanders said at the Democratic National Convention

And for others it may have been a combination of both.

About the Author

Cox Media Group National Content Desk
More Stories

The Latest

North Carolina's Caleb Wilson (8) shoots between Kentucky's Malachi Moreno (24) and Collin Chandler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Credit: AP

Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky

51m ago

Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes in assault on refugee camp

1h ago

Braylon Mullins' breakout performance lifts No. 5 UConn over No. 21 Kansas 61-56 at Allen Fieldhouse

1h ago

Featured

Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

Credit: Family photo

A 30-year-old’s overdose sparked a new law. Now courts are testing how far it can go.

Austin’s Law, passed in 2024, is leading to convictions of fentanyl dealers after a father’s fight for justice following his son’s overdose death.

Jared Curtis isn’t the only Georgia football storyline to watch on signing day

What will National Signing Day look like? It is starting to materialize significant storylines.

Search for inmate who escaped from Grady hospital enters second day

Timothy Shane is accused of stealing an SUV and then crashing it during the getaway, according to authorities.