Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Not Gavel In The DNC; Bernie Sanders Booed By Supporters

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July 25, 2016

Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL 23rd District) and chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) speaks to reporters in the spin room after watching tonight's democratic presidential debate at the Gaillard Center on January 17, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina. Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley spent yesterday campaigning in South Carolina in lead up to tonight's debate. (Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Embattled Democratic chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz told a Florida newspaper that she will not gavel in the Democratic National Convention later today. That task will go to Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, according to news reports.

Meanwhile, supporters of Bernie Sanders booed him when he said it was time to support Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Angela Rye, a Democratic political strategist, for an insider's point of view.

Guest

Angela Rye, Here & Now political analyst and a Democratic strategist. She tweets @angela_rye.

This segment aired on July 25, 2016.

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