Nina Turner changes her mind on Hillary Clinton, endorses Bernie Sanders for president

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Former Ohio State Rep. Nina Turner, who serves in the state Democratic Party’s leadership, has jumped Hillary Clinton’s ship and is now supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders. She previously had served on the board at Correct the Record, a pro-Clinton super-PAC, as well as Ready for Hillary, the super-PAC that ginned up support for her eventual bid.

"Yes, I was out there, 'ready' [for Clinton], because I wanted to make sure Democrats were ready," Turner said. "I thought it was important to show that Democrats were ready to go right back at it for 2015 and 2016. This has nothing to do with the secretary."

Turner, who is frequently mentioned as a future candidate for mayor of Cleveland, said she will take a leave of absence from her role as the Ohio Democratic Party's engagement chair as she helps Sanders with his bid for the nomination. She said her endorsement, which party insiders had been buzzing about for days once they heard it was possible, has resulted in some pushback from Clinton loyalists in Ohio.

"I was approached by a Clinton supporter who said that I am doing a disservice to the country," Turner said. "It was very insulting."

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