Sanders, Obama announced Biden at a critical moment, the Trump campaign team responded
[Global Times comprehensive report] In order to avoid making the mistake of party unity in 2016, Federal Senator Sanders, who has withdrawn from the US election, formally expressed his support on the 13th, supporting former Vice President Biden on behalf of the Democratic Party against the current President Trump. According to the British "Guardian" reported on the 14th, Biden is also taking measures to unite the factions within the Democratic Party.
"We need you to enter the White House, and I will do my best to achieve this goal." According to the Associated Press report on the 14th, Sanders made a video connection with Biden on Monday, calling on "all Americans, every Democrat, every An independent electorate and many Republicans “united around Biden and defeated“ the most dangerous president in American history ”. Biden "deeply thanked" Sanders for his support, saying that the latter represents "the most powerful voice for building a more just and equal United States."
"Voice Deutschland" and other media commented on the 14th that after losing to Hillary in the Democratic primaries in 2016, Sanders slowly refused to support Hillary, which was regarded as a split within the Democratic Party and caused Hillary to lose to the special. The key factor of Lamp. Sanders supported Biden immediately one week after his withdrawal, with the aim of strengthening unity within the party. The Guardian believes that the timing of Sanders' support for Biden is crucial, and the latter is now trying to unite the factions of the Democratic Party. Biden and Sanders announced on Monday that they have set up six working groups to bridge their policy differences. Biden has communicated with the leaders representing the Democratic Progressive Organization in recent weeks and also said he will absorb some of the views of former rival Warren. Former US President Barack Obama will release a video on the 14th, announcing his support for Biden running for the US presidency.
According to the US "News Weekly" report, in response to Sanders' statement, Trump's campaign manager Pascali issued a statement saying that no one would be "excited" for Biden to qualify as a Democratic candidate. Pascal said Biden is a candidate for the Democratic establishment, and Trump is "a disruptor that brings change to Washington." Trump supporters can "pass through a brick wall to vote for him." Supporters of Biden can't do it. Some American media said it is unclear whether a firm supporter of Sanders' progressive policy will heed his advice to support Biden. The Guardian said that Sanders has limited ability to turn his supporters to support Biden. (Wang Yi)