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kpete

(71,988 posts)
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 08:24 AM Jun 2016

President Obama congratulates Hillary Clinton on her nomination

Tonight, President Obama called both Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders. The President congratulated both candidates for running inspiring campaigns that have energized Democrats, brought a new generation of Americans into the political process, and shined a spotlight on important policy ideas aimed at making sure our economy and our politics work for everybody, not just those with wealth and power.

The President congratulated Secretary Clinton for securing the delegates necessary to clinch the Democratic Nomination for President. Her historic campaign inspired millions and is an extension of her lifelong fight for middle-class families and children.

The President thanked Senator Sanders for energizing millions of Americans with his commitment to issues like fighting economic inequality and special interests' influence on our politics.

In addition, at Senator Sanders' request, the President and Senator Sanders will meet at the White House on Thursday to continue their conversation about the significant issues at stake in this election that matter most to America's working families. The President looks forward to continuing the conversation with Senator Sanders about how to build on the extraordinary work he has done to engage millions of Democratic voters, and to build on that enthusiasm in the weeks and months ahead.


http://www.vox.com/2016/6/8/11881136/hillary-clinton-wins-obama-endorsement

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President Obama congratulates Hillary Clinton on her nomination (Original Post) kpete Jun 2016 OP
Great. Especially that he called both of them. Hortensis Jun 2016 #1

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
1. Great. Especially that he called both of them.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 08:30 AM
Jun 2016
"The President thanked Senator Sanders for energizing millions of Americans with his commitment to issues like fighting economic inequality and special interests' influence on our politics."

"The President looks forward to continuing the conversation with Senator Sanders about how to build on the extraordinary work he has done to engage millions of Democratic voters, and to build on that enthusiasm in the weeks and months ahead.
Yes! That's my president.

And, of course, no doubt he and Hillary had a nice conversation. Hope she got to sleep well for more than a couple hours last night. Both candidates really need a rest.
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