She initially supported Sanders and , following the Democratic nomination , later spoke in support of Hillary Clinton at the 2016 Democratic National Convention . In her convention speech , she urged other Sanders supporters to back Clinton and , later , amid some boos from some Sanders supporters , said : " Can I just say ? To the ' Bernie or Bust ' people , you 're being ridiculous " . '' The Washington Post '' and '' Politico '' called this one of the most memorable moments of the night . '' The New York Times '' called her speech " the perfect breath of fresh air " . Michael Grunwald of '' Politico '' coined the term " Silverman Democrats " for Sanders supporters who followed Silverman 's advice to support Clinton in the presidential election
2016 Democratic National Convention
2016 Democratic National Convention
Sarah Silverman