President Obama's endorsement came really FAST on

[Hortensis]

Sanders' withdrawal.

Just part of it:

"If there's one thing we've learned as a country from moments of great crisis, it's that the spirit of looking out for one another can't be restricted to our homes, or our workplaces, or our neighborhoods, or our houses of worship. It also has to be reflected in our national government."

The kind of leadership that's guided by knowledge and experience, honesty and humility, empathy and grace -- that kind of leadership doesn't just belong in our state capitols and mayors offices. It belongs in the White House. And that's why I'm so proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States.

Obama also spoke directly to progressives, praising the spirit of their movement before outlining why he believes they should embrace Biden's candidacy. ...

"Bernie's an American original -- a man who has devoted his life to giving voice to working people's hopes, dreams, and frustrations. He and I haven't always agreed on everything, but we've always shared a conviction that we have to make America a fairer, more just, more equitable society," Obama says.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/politics/obama-endorses-biden/index.html

"knowledge and experience, honesty and humility, empathy and grace"

Yes. This is how Democratic presidents must be.

[frazzled]

1. Because presidents never endorse until primary has been decided

and a nominee is in place.

[Hortensis]

2. :) Sure, but Obama's extremely quick endorsement says

he's eager to get on with the job of electing Biden president. And aren't we all!

[frazzled]

4. Indeed

We need to get the Biden show on the road, difficult as that is at this moment.

This gives us more time to fundraise ... so let's all pitch in what we can.

[Aristus]

6. The memory of those guys working in the White House together just makes me ache.

We can do it again. We have to.

[MyOwnPeace]

7. AND........

stops the BS about "he didn't/doesn't really support him" - like you know some talking heads would like to send up just to get some ratings.
Loving it - Sanders yesterday, PRESIDENT OBAMA today - united we stand and ready to fight!

[Hortensis]

11. Yes, those lies about Obama end now, smashing on this rock.

At least, I guess I should say Obama has told America the truth.

Those addicted to the lies will of course cling to them. Can't help that.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

10. YESSS!!!

[Gothmog]

3. I'm proud to endorse my friend @JoeBiden for President of the United States. Let's go

Link to tweet

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as a country from moments of great crisis, it’s that the American spirit of looking out for one another can’t be restricted to our homes, or our workplaces, or our neighborhoods, or our houses of worship. It also has to be reflected in our national government. The kind of leadership that’s guided by knowledge and experience; honesty and humility; empathy and grace – that kind of leadership doesn’t just belong in our state capitols and mayors offices. It belongs in the White House.

That’s why I’m so proud to endorse Joe Biden for President of the United States.

Choosing Joe to be my Vice President was one of the best decisions I ever made. He’s got the character and the experience to guide us through one of our darkest times and heal us through a long recovery. And he’ll surround himself with good people – experts, scientists, and military officials who actually know how to run the government, work with our allies, and always put the American people’s interests above their own.

Right now, we need Americans of goodwill to unite in a great awakening against a politics that too often has been characterized by corruption, carelessness, self-dealing, disinformation, ignorance, and meanness. And to change that, we need Americans of all political stripes to get involved in our politics and public life like never before.

For those of us who believe in building a more just, more generous, more democratic America where everybody has a fair shot at opportunity, who believe in a government that cares about the many, and not just the few, who love this country and are willing to do our part to make sure it lives up to its highest ideals – now’s the time to fight for what we believe in.

And I’ve got a lot more to say about why Joe should be President in the video. I hope you give it a watch. Then I hope you’ll join us at JoeBiden.com and make a plan for how you’re going to get involved.

[Hortensis]

9. Oh, good: a transcript of Obama's endorsement of Biden also.

Thanks, Gothmog. If Churchill was president, I'd still want to read his speeches.

[Wounded Bear]

5. Not really. Bernie "withdrew" last week. He just endorsed yesterday...

Pres Obama gave Bernie plenty of time to work out his transition from opponent to supporter.

Pres Obama is nothing if not classy.

[Hortensis]

12. Yes. Pres Obama is classy and leaping to it. :)

Apparently Obama's announcing his endorsement on a video directly to America isn't welcomed by all.

Steve Kornacki just described it as Obama "is set to endorse" VP Biden. "Coming a day on the heels of Bernie Sanders, etc" ... "long awaited, long anticipated development by the Biden campaign," "it looks like that is now going to happen."

Oh-kay.

[Bayard]

8. The man always knows how to say the right thing, and mean it

Obama--and Joe--have our backs.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

13. K&R

[SiliconValley_Dem]

14. Importantly, he waited until Sanders not only suspended but also Endorsed Biden

[Hortensis]

15. Yes. The principles involved are very important.

That our presidents should not influence our primary and wait until Democratic voters decide is an old, old principle.

It's critical that people we elect understand and protect these principles. After all, we can only get good, principled government by electing good, principled people.