According to reports, Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are going to be hosting a joint event in New Hampshire as early as next Tuesday. Rumors are swirling that this event might even bring an endorsement of Clinton from the Vermont senator.
So far Sanders has not supported Clinton in any way, even though she leads in delegates. However, he did admit last month that “in all likelihood” he was going to vote for Clinton when it came down to the general election.
.@HillaryClinton @BernieSanders camps talking about possible Sanders endorsement as soon as Tuesday in NH if no more hitches
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) July 6, 2016
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The two Democratic candidates have had many disagreements when it comes to policy. But recently the Clinton campaign laid out a plan for college affordability, something Sanders is very passionate about. Even though Sanders wants higher education free, the two contenders seem to have reached some common ground on this issue. In a statement, Sanders said he wanted to “take this opportunity to applaud Secretary Clinton for the very bold initiative she has just brought forth.”
Her plan purportedly would allow families of four making up to $85,000 a year to enroll tuition-free in public and in-state colleges — presumably a political move to win over younger Sanders supporters who are concerned about the rising costs of a college education.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, Sanders was heckled by House Democrats for refusing to endorse Clinton. People were asking him for a “timeline” — some members even chanting it — on when he would support the presumptive Democratic nominee. He refused to give one.
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In regards to the joint event, both of the campaigns have yet to comment.
h/t: The Hill
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