SHE’S WITH HIM
The former secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee announced her endorsement for Biden on Tuesday afternoon, where she appeared as a "special guest" at a Biden virtual town hall, discussing the impact that coronavirus has had on women.
After being introduced by Biden as "the woman who should be president" Clinton made the passionate endorsement.
She said: "Just think of what a difference it would make right now if we had a president who not only listened to the science, put facts over fiction, but brought us together."
"Showed the kind of compassion and caring that we need from our president, and which Joe Biden has been exemplifying throughout his entire life."
"Think of what it would mean if we had a real president and not just someone who plays one on TV."
Clinton is the person with the most experience competing and debating against President Trump.
On her Twitter account Tuesday, Ms Clinton all but confirmed the endorsement as she disclosed that she will be appearing at the online event with Mr Biden.
Clinton wrote: "A little hint about who the surprise guest will be... She's excited."
Biden retweeted Ms Clinton and added: "I'm with her."
Clinton made history by becoming the first woman to lead a major party's ticket as the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.
Her endorsement for Mr Biden is the latest sign of the Democratic Party rallying around its nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in the fall.
Several other leaders have also backed Mr Biden in recent days, including former President Barack Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, has not yet publicly endorsed Mr Biden.
Clinton's endorsement comes after the end of a competitive Democratic primary.
Both faced their strongest challenges in 2016 and 2020 from the same candidate, progressive Bernie Sanders.
However Biden became the presumptive nominee more than two months earlier than Ms Clinton did.
Sanders battled her to the end of the primary calendar and waged a bitter fight over the party platform, before endorsing her and campaigning for her in the fall.
Both Hillary and Bill Clinton have since argued that Mr Sanders’ push deeply wounded her fall campaign against Donald Trump.
In the 2016 election, Clinton lost the presidency to Donald Trump but won the popular vote.
Until now, Clinton stayed off the 2020 campaign trail - publicly remaining neutral during the primary race between Mr Biden and Mr Sanders.
Although she has repeatedly said she would back the eventual nominee.
Clinton's endorsement also brought fire from Republicans.
Donald Trump's campaign manager Brad Parscale said in a statement, "Trump beat her once and now he'll beat her chosen candidate."
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