SACRAMENTO — John Burton, the outgoing leader of the California Democratic Party, had nothing but F-bombs and sarcasm for the protesters who disrupted the welcome reception of the California Democratic Convention Friday, calling for universal health care and chanting “Hey hey, ho ho, corporate Dems have got to go.”

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At one point he singled out one of the many demonstrators holding a universal-health-care sign. “Put your f—ing sign down man, we’re all for it,” he said. “Jesus Christ.”

This is the last convention for Burton as party chairman — known for his foul mouth — who is stepping down after eight years. The election to replace him is hotly contested and has at times turned ugly.

Rival T-shirts for Kimberly Ellis, a political organizer from Richmond who has the backing of Bernie Sanders supporters who want to shake up the party establishment, and Eric Bauman, a party leader from Los Angeles, were in wide circulation on Friday.

After the demonstration quieted down, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez took the podium and responded with levity, telling the crowd that it felt like Thanksgiving dinner with his family. Then he returned to his talking points, blasting President Donald Trump and rallying the troops to unseat House Republicans “who are voting to get rid of health care.”

“Take care and have a great convention,” Perez said. “I love Thanksgiving dinner.”