Arizona Democratic delegates: How the ‘Bernie effect’ influenced party platform

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We asked Arizona Democrats in Philadelphia, “Are you noticing a ‘Bernie effect’ on the Democratic Party platform?”

Bernie Sanders told his supporters Monday to unite behind presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. But some Arizona delegates who responded to us via text message said the Vermont senator is still having an impact on the party.

This is what delegates had to say:

Photo courtesy of Mikel Weisser, AZ Democratic delegate.

(Photo courtesy of Mikel Weisser)

Photo courtesy of Lawrence Robinson, AZ Democratic delegate.

(Photo courtesy of Lawrence Robinson)

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