Hillary Clinton Also Declares Support for Biden

2016 Presidential Election and the Opposite Situation
Biden Expands Support by Uniting Moderates, Mainstream Forces, and Progressive Camp

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has declared her support for former Vice President Joe Biden.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared a photo on her Twitter on the 28th, taken in the White House Oval Office with former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden. Photo captured from Clinton's Twitter.

On the 28th (local time), former Secretary of State Clinton attended a virtual meeting hosted by Biden and expressed her support for him. Although she did not mention the name of President Donald Trump, who defeated her in the 2016 presidential election, she claimed that Biden is "the president we need right now."

Clinton's endorsement was announced ahead of her participation in the virtual meeting that day. She posted a photo on her Twitter account showing herself, Biden, and former President Barack Obama in the White House Oval Office, indicating that she would attend Biden's virtual meeting.

At the event held afterward, Clinton said, "Imagine how much of a difference it would make right now if we had a president who not only listens to facts and science beyond fiction but also unites us."

She added, "Think about what it would mean to have a true president, not just someone who appears on TV," and said, "My friend Biden has been preparing for this moment his entire life." Clinton expressed her active support by saying, "I will add my voice alongside those who support Biden."

Biden responded to Clinton's endorsement by saying, "Friend, thank you for the fantastic support." Their positions are the exact opposite of what they were in the 2016 presidential election. At that time, Biden hesitated to run after the loss of his son, and former President Obama supported Clinton as the candidate.

Biden is expanding his coalition by uniting not only the mainstream Democratic forces but also the progressive camp. Former President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have all declared their support for Biden.

Regarding this, the Associated Press commented, "The rapid unity shown by the Democratic Party around Biden contrasts with Clinton's failure to gain the support of progressive supporters backing Sanders four years ago."

There are also concerns that Clinton's endorsement could be a burden for Biden. CNN pointed out that Clinton's support might serve as a trigger for a Republican counterattack. It is assessed that the Republicans could apply the same formula they used to attack Clinton in the 2016 election to Biden.

Brad Parscale, the head of Trump’s reelection campaign headquarters, also stated in a press release, "There is no greater consolidation of the Democratic establishment than Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton together," adding, "President Trump defeated her once, and now he will defeat the candidate she has chosen."

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