Virginians are playing a big role in this year's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Reporters Sandy Hausman and Matt Laslo are bringing us the latest from delegates and lawmakers alike.
Virginia's DNC Delegation
Virginia Delegates to the Democratic National Convention are a diverse group with diverse backgrounds. Matt Laslo is in Philadelphia and sent along this audio postcard so you could get to know some of the delegates and the reason they're in Philadelphia this week.
Delegates Discuss Tim Kaine
While most Virginia Democrats are ecstatic that Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has been tapped to be Hillary Clinton's Vice Presidential nominee, many Bernie Sanders supporters take the pick of a pragmatic moderate as a slap in the face. Correspondent Matt Laslo is at the DNC in Philadelphia and sent us this audio postcard.
Tim Kaine's acceptance speech, Wednesday night 7/27
How do Virginia Delegates feel about Hillary Clinton?
Now that Hillary Clinton is the Democratic Party's choice for president, some critics are again advancing a claim made the last time she ran for the White House -- that Clinton isn't likable. Sandy Hausman asked Virginia delegates what they thought:
...How about Virginia's Bernie supporters? How do they feel about Hillary Clinton?
Despite Bernie Sanders' strong endorsement of Hillary Clinton to be president, reporters have spoken with a number of Bernie backers who say they won't vote for the former first lady and secretary of state. Sandy Hausman found a majority of Sanders' delegates from Virginia are ready to make the switch -- among them, Koran Saines, Jason Rylander, Nathan Auldridge, and Sandra Klassen.
Those delegates were especially encouraged when Clinton supporters agreed to what may be the most progressive party platform in U.S. history.
