Bernie Sanders concedes Democratic race, endorses Hillary Clinton

Talking Points Memo:

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gave an impassioned speech endorsing Hillary Clinton on Tuesday at a joint rally in New Hampshire, saying "she must become our next president."

Sanders officially conceded the race, saying Clinton fairly "won the Democratic nominating process" with far more pledged …

"Hillary Clinton will make an outstanding president and I am proud to stand with her here today," he concluded, as they embraced one another.

Bernie's participation was successful beyond expectations and had serious, positive results that counterbalance all the Trump bullshit. He forced Hillary to a more progressive manifesto—and hopefully convinced her for good that the smarmy centrism that comes naturally to mainstream Democrats is cooked. Cheers, Bernie!