I heard it on Morning Joe on my way to school, when I got here, went to the website of The New York Times and found Why I'm Supporting Bernie Sanders.
First, congratulations to Sen. Sanders. Jeff Merkley has been a real positive addition to the U. S. Senate and his endorsement will help, particularly in the Oregon primary (which is a closed primary)
Second, I thought I would offer this much from the piece in the Times:
Unlike the Republican primary circus, Democrats have a choice between two candidates with lifelong track records of fighting for economic opportunity and who are committed to America’s being a force for peace and stability and who are eager to meet today’s challenges and move our country forward for all its citizens, together.
From her time advocating for children as a young lawyer to her work as first lady of Arkansas and the United States, and as a senator and secretary of state, Hillary Clinton has a remarkable record. She would be a strong and capable president.
But Bernie Sanders is boldly and fiercely addressing the biggest challenges facing our country.
Merkley, before offering those words, talks about his own background. And after? I think EVERYONE, and that includes Clinton supporters, to read the reasons that Merkley offers. It presents a POSITIVE affirmation of the candidate he supports, within the context of his total respect for Secretary Clinton.
Here is how he closes this piece, in which Merkley acknowledges that he is the first sitting Senator to endorse Bernie:
The first three words of the Constitution, in bold script, are “We the People.” The American story is a journey of continuous striving to more fully realize our founding principles of hope and opportunity for all.
It is time to recommit ourselves to that vision of a country that measures our nation’s success not at the boardroom table, but at kitchen tables across America. Bernie Sanders stands for that America, and so I stand with Bernie Sanders for president.