Sanders endorses Clinton, and his hardcore supporters are feeling Berned
The day that Bernie Sanders supporters dreaded finally arrived Tuesday when Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.
“I intend to do everything I can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States,” Sanders said at a joint rally in New Hampshire.
But this arranged marriage is clearly going to take time for Sanders fans to support. Those loud, last gasps heard all over social media came from millions of passionate Bernie or Bust fans.
Sanders thanked the “13 million Americans” who voted for him during the Democratic primaries but made it “clear as possible” that he is endorsing Clinton.
Mixing Sanders and Clinton supporters under one roof got off to a rocky start.
Some @BernieSanders fans are chanting "Bernie." One HRC supporter told me they shouldn't be here b/c it's HER event. pic.twitter.com/k8CK4Q6Nob
— Danny Freeman (@DannyEFreeman) July 12, 2016
When @BernieSanders finally endorsed, several "Bernie or bust" advocates walked out of the room. pic.twitter.com/ZEtmqUPRPI
— Brad Mielke (@TheBradMielke) July 12, 2016
On social media many Sanders fans made it clear that they’re just not ready to get behind Clinton, who proclaimed that “we are stronger together.” They feel betrayed and, well, kind of “Berned.”
Hillary is so desperate, she's delusional to think Bernie can make us like, trust or vote for her. #BernieOrBust https://t.co/LiwvT0A2SF
— #BernieOrBust (@MalyndaNyc) July 11, 2016
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— Proud American (@_Proud_American) July 12, 2016
Dozens of Trump supporters in my mentions. Just because I am upset about Bernie endorsing Hillary does not mean I am going to the dark side.
— ♡ silver fox ♡ (@MakaylaMeow) July 12, 2016
lots of bernie supporters right now pic.twitter.com/gdVl4ON1SM
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) July 12, 2016
The comments on this livestream are so so scary there are so many people saying they won't vote, bernie or bust etc
— aristhotle (@fathertesla) July 12, 2016
Clinton is the quintessential corrupt politician Bernie spent his entire campaign fighting against; today's endorsement rings false.
— Hotline Boca Raton (@mrgasmaskman) July 12, 2016
@DAvallone @Alasscan_ Here's Bernie or Bust pic.twitter.com/diYrjP1ypL
— Wanda Diaz (@quileswd) July 3, 2016
Others said Sanders did the right thing and that they’re ready to get on with the business at hand: defeating Donald Trump.
Bernie endorsing Hillary is kind of like those times that The Fantastic Four had to reluctantly team up with Dr. Doom to defeat Galactus.
— retrocrush (@retrocrush) July 12, 2016
Let me say this: it's up to us now. Bernie was our vehicle. He gave us a voice, a platform and elevated us. Now we take it over the top.
— Nomiki Konst (@NomikiKonst) July 12, 2016
I applaud Bernie on his endorsement of Hillary, and it was an honor to be part of his campaign. He has truly changed the face of US politics
— Stephen Gomez (@stephen_james) July 12, 2016
I'm so happy that Bernie is finally endorsing Hillary i feel like my parents are no longer fighting
— Jew Ivy Carter (@taliarosen) July 12, 2016
Bernie Sanders has officially endorsed HC. The revolution is in our hands people! Take a stand and become a voice for the people!
— Mark Bartlett (@REENTRYcrusader) July 12, 2016
This story was originally published July 12, 2016 at 11:28 AM with the headline "Sanders endorses Clinton, and his hardcore supporters are feeling Berned."