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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.

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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.

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

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