Sarah Silverman responded to boos at the DNC in this *very* important way
At last night’s Democratic National Convention, comedian Sarah Silverman called out Bernie supporters for booing those speaking about their support about Hillary Clinton, resulting in her taking them down in one simple statement: “To the Bernie or Bust crowd: you’re being ridiculous.”
Sarah Silverman — a Bernie Sanders supporter — had a message for some attendees of the DNC. #DemsinPhillyhttps://t.co/9gr2sEhDos
— Vox (@voxdotcom) July 26, 2016
Regardless of where you stand on the election, it’s hard not to be aware of the major tensions that exist not just between the parties, but within; while lifelong Republicans work to figure out whether or not they’ll vote Democrat, or third party, for the first time, Democrats remain split between happy Hillary supporters, reluctant Hillary supporters, and the “Bernie or Bust” folks, otherwise known as those who are adamant in their support for Sanders.
Silverman talked about her transition from Bernie to Hillary, saying, “Hillary heard the passion of the people, the people behind Bernie, and brought those passions into the party’s platform, and that, that is the process of democracy at it’s very best.”
In the midst of boost, Silverman pushed forward, saying,“Hillary is our democratic nominee and I will proudly vote for her.
People had mixed responses to Silverman’s call-out.
they need to get Sarah Silverman back out here
— Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) July 26, 2016
No Sarah Silverman what's ridiculous is the DNC, the corruption, and this election #BernieorBust
— Spydurman (@Spydurman_) July 26, 2016
Sarah Silverman is the coolest.
— natasha lyonne (@nlyonne) July 26, 2016
“I thought I had an important cause. But then Sarah Silverman said I was ridiculous, and I recanted."
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) July 26, 2016
Sarah Silverman stole the show tonight. She'll be most quoted.
— Eliel Cruz (@elielcruz) July 26, 2016
Sarah Silverman has defended performing in black face so yeah, she’s a great DNC choice when black voters are… you know what? I’m out. Bye.
— Saeed Jones (@theferocity) July 26, 2016
It’s worth noting that Silverman — though a symbol of hilarity and #GirlPower for some — remains a bit of a negative figure in the eyes of some members of the black community for her past commentary on blackface, and in the trans community for her portrayal of transitioning as a means of escaping misogyny.
If nothing else, this is an election to be reckoned with, and her message makes sense: everyone, regardless of their political ties, is probably better off to avoid digging their feet in the ground and to keep learning, keep researching, keep reading until the very last moment. This is a *super* important and complicated moment in our political history, and if we don’t keep up with the changes, we risk being completely lost come voting day.
