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Bernie Sanders Reaffirms Support for Biden's Re-election Campaign in NYT Op-ed on July 13

Jul 13, 2024, 04:05 PM

Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly reaffirmed his support for President Joe Biden's re-election campaign. In a New York Times op-ed on July 13, Sanders emphasized the need for Democratic unity, urging progressives and centrists to rally behind Biden despite their differences. Sanders highlighted the recent example of political unity in France, where progressive and centrist forces collaborated to defeat right-wing extremism. He acknowledged that Biden may not be the ideal candidate but stressed that he is the necessary candidate. Sanders also criticized the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party, calling for an end to the 'circular firing squad' and emphasizing the importance of a campaign that addresses the needs of working families. He expressed confidence that Biden could not only defeat Donald Trump but do so decisively.