Press says Sarah Silverman now a ‘powerful political force’

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PHILADELPHIA — Many in media praised Sarah Silverman’s address this week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, even though the her appearance was marked by awkward moments, long pauses and heckling.

The comedian’s speech alongside Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., Monday evening went south as the two of them pitched DNC delegates on the idea of uniting behind presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

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