The US election campaign is in full swing. But now Bernie Sanders has surprisingly got out of the presidential race. He justified his retreat on Twitter.
- The US election campaign is in full swing
- Most recently, Democrats Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden were still in the race
- Now Bernie Sanders surprisingly got out of the election campaign
Update of March 8, 2020, 7.30 p.m .: After Bernie Sanders ' surprising announcement that he was leaving the election campaign, the Democrat has now turned to his supporters on Twitter. He thanked his numerous supporters and also gave the reason for his withdrawal . "I have come to the conclusion that this duel for the democratic candidacy will not be successful. That's why I'm announcing the end of my campaign today, ”says the former candidate in a video. He wished he could bring better news, but "the path to victory is almost impossible," said Bernie Sanders.
Bernie Sanders will work with Joe Biden - tough words about Trump
"I cannot continue with a clear conscience a campaign that cannot win and that hinders the important work that is required of all of us in these difficult times," said Sanders . He calls it a "difficult and painful decision", but the struggle continues.
Sanders congratulates his former competitor Joe Biden , with whom he will now work to continue pursuing his ideas.
Finally, he appeals to his followers to continue voting for the Democrats. "Together we will move forward and defeat Donald Trump, the most dangerous president in recent American history," concludes Sanders.
Today I am suspending my campaign. But while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on. https://t.co/MYc7kt2b16
- Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 8, 2020US election 2020: Hammer with the Democrats - Sanders leaves the election campaign
Report of origin on March 8, 2020, 5.50 p.m .: Washington - Bernie Sanders * surprisingly got out of the presidential race of the Democrats. His team announced this on Wednesday. The left senator is thus clearing the way for a candidacy for ex-US Vice President Joe Biden.
Bernie Sanders leaves US election campaign - most recently his poll results had dropped
Sanders had a number of successes at the start of the primaries, but then suffered defeats against Biden. Among other things, the so-called Super Tuesday on March 3, Sanders did relatively poorly.
Recently, the pressure on the Senator to get out of the race and thus clear the way for Biden had increased , reports AFP. The senator announced his retreat on Wednesday. That evening he wants to contact his followers.
Bernie Sanders: Withdrawal from US election campaign - Trump reacts
On Twitter, Donald Trump * and Joe Biden responded to Sanders' withdrawal. "Bernie Sanders is out! Thanks to Elizabeth Warren. Had it not been for her, Bernie would have won almost every state on Super Tuesday. It ended the way the Democrats and DNC wanted it ... ", Trump comments. "The Bernie supporters should switch to the Republicans, deal!" Continues the president.
Today I am suspending my campaign. But while the campaign ends, the struggle for justice continues on. https://t.co/MYc7kt2b16
- Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 8, 2020Bernie Sanders: Withdrawal from US election campaign - Joe Biden appeals to Sanders voters
"Together we will defeat Donald Trump," said Democratic candidate Joe Biden . He also turns to the Bernie Sanders voters. "I see you, I hear you and I understand the urgency of the moment. [...] You are more than welcome. You are used, ”is his appeal.
"I know Bernie well. [...] He is one of the strongest voices for change in our country. And it is difficult to summarize his contribution to politics in our country in a tweet, ”said the former US Vice President.
And to Bernie's supporters: I know that I need to earn your votes. And I know that might take time. But I want you to know that I see you, I hear you, and I understand the urgency of this moment. I hope you'll join us. You're more than welcome: You're needed.
- Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 8, 2020chd
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