Endorsed by Warren and Sanders, can Biden win their supporters? – By Steve Peoples and Will Weissert (Associated Press) / April 15 2020
With major endorsements rolling in, Joe Biden still faces push back from progressive voters. Bernie Sanders warned his loyalists that it would be “irresponsible” to oppose the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that it would be “irresponsible” for his loyalists not to support Joe Biden, warning that progressives who “sit on their hands” in the months ahead would simply enable President Donald Trump’s reelection.
This comes as Elizabeth Warren endorsed Mr. Biden on Wednesday, becoming the last of the former vice president’s major Democratic presidential rivals to formally back him.
The Massachusetts senator dropped out of the race last month, shortly after a disappointing third-place finish in her home state. She refused to immediately endorse Mr. Biden or her fellow progressive Mr. Sanders.
Mr. Sanders, who suspended his campaign last week, endorsed Mr. Biden on Monday. A day later, former President Barack Obama announced his public backing of Biden.
And lest there be any question, the Vermont senator confirmed that “it’s probably a very fair assumption” that he would not run for president again. He added, with a laugh: “One can’t predict the future.”
Mr. Sanders spoke at length about his decision to endorse Mr. Biden, his political future, and the urgent need to unify the Democratic Party during an interview with The Associated Press. He railed against the Republican president but also offered pointed criticism at his own supporters who have so far resisted his vow to do whatever it takes to help Mr. Biden win the presidency.
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