With careful staging, Obama backs Clinton, nudges Sanders
Obamas endorsement includes call for unity and embracing Sanders economic message
WASHINGTON Testifying to Hillary Clintons grit and experience, President Barack Obama endorsed his former secretary of states bid to succeed him on Thursday and urged Democrats to line up behind her. It was all part of a carefully orchestrated pressure campaign aimed at easing Clinton rival Bernie Sanders toward the exit and turning fully to the fight against Republican Donald Trump.
Obamas long-expected endorsement, delivered via an online video, included a forceful call for unity and for embracing Sanders economic message, which has fired up much of the liberal wing of his party. Obama sought to reassure Democrats that Clinton shares their values and is ready for the job.
Look, I know how hard this job can be. Thats why I know Hillary will be so good at it, Obama said. I have seen her judgment. I have seen her toughness. Ive seen her commitment to our values.
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