Paul Simon wowed Democrats with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.' But Twitter wanted Garfunkel.
With a sometimes funny and sometimes awkward introduction from comedian Sarah Silverman and former comedian Sen. Al Franken, who made a terrible joke about how he (a Hillary Clinton supporter) and Silverman (who backed Bernie Sanders in the primary) are a type of bridge over troubled waters, Paul Simon took the stage at Monday's Democratic National Convention and sang, yes, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," a song he wrote and erstwhile partner Art Garfunkel sang, beautifully. The message was clear: Sanders and Clinton supporters must come together in November, or sooner. And for a moment, the vocally displeased Sanders delegates and Clinton supporters were holding hands and swaying to Simon's voice.
Well, what do you expect when you have two jokers introduce you at a political event?
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