KENNEBUNK — During a conversation late Monday afternoon, there was some booing heard on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Although she has been a Bernie Sanders supporter all along, delegate Diane Denk of Kennebunk wasn’t among the folks adding her voice to the others.

But the national committeewoman from Kennebunk expressed frustration, even though she believes the party will – and must – eventually unite behind Hillary Clinton.

“Bernie Sanders supporters are feeling as they’re not allowed to have their final due in a vote. There’s a lot of booing going on,” said Denk from the convention floor Monday.

She was right: The discontent could be heard as she spoke to a reporter by cell phone.

Last week, the Journal Tribune spoke to York County delegate David Corbett at the Republican National Convention. On Monday, Denk, who is attending her third Democratic National Convention, told us her thoughts about the mood in Philadelphia via a phone conversation and text messaging.

“While there may be dissent right now, I believe there will be unity later,” Denk said.

Earlier in the day, however, folks were making their feelings known.

“I’m a Bernie supporter, and I’m a little taken aback at how totally one-sided it is,” said Denk. “It could be more even-handed.”

Denk was elated to hear state Rep. Diane Russell of Portland, a staunch Sanders supporter, on the stage to speak about superdelegates. It was an exciting time for the Maine delegates, she said.

According to the Associated Press, Russell spoke to party unity and to a compromise on the future role of superdelegates in the nominating process.

Before First Lady Michelle Obama and Sanders took to the stage, Denk spoke about the importance of party unity.

“I sincerely believe the majority of Bernie Sanders supporters will unite behind our Democratic candidate for the November election and defeat Donald Trump,” she said. “Everyone realizes there is way too much at stake including the nomination of Supreme Court justices, preserving a woman’s right to reproductive choice, job creation, raising the minimum wage, keeping out of future wars, and tackling climate change.”

In his address to the convention, Sanders said that “Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States,” and urged his supporters to unite for her.

Denk was a delegate twice for President Barack Obama.

“(It is) a different type of convention this year,” she said.

— Senior Staff Writer Tammy Wells can be contacted at 324-4444 (local call in Sanford) or 282-1535, ext. 327 or [email protected].