Ahead of Democratic national convention, Senator Bernie Sanders has formally endorsed his primary rival Hillary Clinton, vowing to do everything that she wins the November presidential election.
“Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and I congratulate her for that,” Sanders said Tuesday at a rally in New Hampshire, months after running a primary campaign that challenged Clinton on a range of issues..
“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, and a self-described socialist, told the cheering crowd that Clinton should win the battle against likely Republican’s opponent 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,” Sanders said.
Sanders’ decision to support the former secretary of state, though a bit belated, would still empower Clinton against Trump in the presidential race and help her secure liberal votes.
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.
On the other hand, Hillary Clinton is incorporating some of Sanders’ ideas into her election platform.
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!”
