#BlackLivesMatter protesters shut down Bernie Sanders rally [View all]

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The Hill

Protesters shut down Bernie Sanders rally
By Elliot Smilowitz and Megan R. Wilson

Protesters who claimed affiliation with the Black Lives Matter movement stormed the stage during a rally for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Seattle on Saturday, taking over the microphone and forcing Sanders to leave without ever speaking.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/250667-protesters-interrupt-bernie-sanders-rally


The Associated Press: Sanders talks at rally after activists disrupt earlier event

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a packed crowd Saturday night at the University of Washington campus about his commitment to criminal justice reform as well as addressing income equality.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_BERNIE_SANDERS_SEATTLE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2015-08-09-02-16-04

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I would like feedback from those on the 'front lines' of this matter. As a Caucasian, my perspective can only be 'support staff' so I'd like insight from those with a more personal connection as to whether shutting down political rallies helps or hinders the message.

My initial reaction is that completely shouting down rallies, etc is a bit too extreme, but some comnentators have suggested the tactic has succeeded in getting face-to-face meetings w/ Dem candidates, therefore proving effectiveness. If true, why not harass Repubs as well?