President Obama declares ‘I’m With Her’ in Hillary Clinton endorsement video
Earlier this week, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton clinched her party’s nomination, making her the first woman in US history to top the presidential ticket of a major political party.
In a video released today, Clinton’s campaign unveiled a video featuring President Obama endorsing Clinton, during which he congratulates her and states that he doesn’t think there’s ever been someone as qualified as her to hold the office.
“Look, I know how hard this job can be,” he says. “That’s why I know Hillary will be so good at it. In fact, I don’t think there has ever been someone so qualified to hold this office. She’s got the courage, compassion and the heart to get the job done. And I say that as someone who had to debate her more than 20 times.”
He also gives a shout-out to Bernie Sanders in the short film, commending him for running an “incredible campaign” and thanking him for “shining a spotlight on issues like economic inequality and the outsized influence of money in our politics."