"And the reason? A ridiculous technical violation!"
Sanders's piercing gaze swept across the senior members of the Democratic National Committee seated opposite him at the conference table.
"I know whose idea this was, and I know what you're trying to do."
"You're afraid he'll win. You're afraid a disobedient Progressive Mayor will destroy the web of interests you've so carefully woven in Pennsylvania."
"But let me tell you something."
Sanders's voice was heavy with menace.
"This isn't just a personal attack on Mr. Wallace. This is an outright assault on the party's democratic process!"
"If we start conducting this kind of purge during the primary stage, what right do we have to accuse the Republican Party of voter suppression?"
The chairman's face darkened, and he tried to interrupt Sanders.
"Senator, this is a meeting about resource allocation. We can discuss individual cases after..."
