82-Year-Old Bernie Sanders Reaffirms Support for Biden, Urges Democratic Unity Amid Clooney's Criticism

Jul 13, 2024, 05:11 PM

Senator Bernie Sanders, currently running for another 6-year Senate term at age 82, has publicly reaffirmed his support for President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, despite emerging divisions within the progressive coalition. In a New York Times op-ed, Sanders emphasized the importance of unity among Democrats, drawing parallels to the recent collaboration between progressive and centrist forces in France to defeat right-wing extremism. Sanders argued that with an effective campaign addressing the needs of working families, Biden could not only defeat former President Donald Trump but do so decisively. He urged Democrats to stop internal conflicts and rally behind Biden, dismissing calls for Biden to withdraw due to health concerns. Sanders also highlighted Biden as the strongest candidate to beat Trump, countering opinions like that of George Clooney, who suggested Biden should drop out.