Sanders endorses Clinton for November presidential election
US Senator and ِDemocratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has officially endorsed his rival Hillary Clinton at a joint rally in a show of party unity.
"Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and I congratulate her for that,” Sanders said on Tuesday at a rally in New Hampshire.
"She will be the Democratic nominee for president and I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States,” the Vermont Senator added.
Sanders, 74, told the cheering crowd that Clinton should win the battle against Republican’s candidate Donald Trump and “become our next president.”
"If anyone out there thinks that this election is not important, take a moment to think about the Supreme Court justices that Donald Trump will nominate, and what that means to civil liberties, equal rights and the future of our country," the self-described democratic socialist also said.
Experts believe that Sanders’ decision to support the former secretary of state could empower Clinton against Trump in the presidential race and help her secure liberal votes.
Sanders had earlier said that he would not endorse Clinton for president until they meet and he could measure her commitment to combating wealth inequality, and other issues that powered his presidential campaign.
Sanders’ emphasis on US income inequality and the influence of corporate money on elections and the government helped him attract millions of voters to his campaign.
Trump, who has proclaimed himself as “the law and order” candidate, will campaign in Indiana later on Tuesday.
Trump immediately criticized Sanders’ endorsement on Twitter, saying, "I am somewhat surprised that Bernie Sanders was not true to himself and his supporters. They are not happy that he is selling out!"
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