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Bernie Sanders Holds Back Tears As His Brother Casts a Vote at the DNC

In an emotional scene at last night’s Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders’s brother, Larry, cast his vote for the Senator from Vermont. He was one of the delegates for Democrats Abroad, and he dedicated his vote to his and Bernie’s parents, whom he said would be proud of their son’s accomplishments. During the heartfelt moment, both Sanders brothers struggled to hold back tears, and although the final count of the delegate votes meant the end of Sanders’s presidential run, the touching scene left a poignant mark on the end of an inspiring campaign.

Watch the video below—We dare you not to cry!

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Reilly Tuccinard

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Reilly Tuccinard is a University of South Carolina graduate with a love of writing, reading and learning. After spending two years as the Beauty Editor for Her Campus Media and the Editor-in-Chief of HC South Carolina, she is focusing on a career in creative strategy. Friends will tell you she's a a self-proclaimed Grey's Anatomy addict, she can't just watch a movie once and she is a firm believer in anything and everything chocolate.