Why the DNC Was So Much More of a Cluster Than the RNC

‘LOCK HER UP!’

As Hillary Clinton accepted her party’s nomination, she was the subject of a mock trial outside the arena. “Guilty!” that jury ruled.

Former Political Reporter

Published Jul. 29 2016 2:00AM EDT

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PHILADELPHIA — Inside the Wells Fargo arena a little after 11 p.m., Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic presidential nomination. Outside, her opponents’ supporters called for her arrest.

Hundreds of anti-Clinton protesters gathered as close as they could get to the arena entrance on Thursday night.

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

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Why the DNC Was So Much More of a Cluster Than the RNC

As Hillary Clinton accepted her party’s nomination, she was the subject of a mock trial outside the arena. “Guilty!” that jury ruled.

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Betsy Swan