US President, Barack Obama endorses Hillary Clinton for President

US: US President, Barrack Obama on Thursday formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. The endorsement came right after after Obama met with, Sen. Bernie Sanders, at the White House.

“I don’t think there’s ever been someone so qualified to hold this office,” said Obama  “She’s got the courage, the compassion and the heart to get the job done.”

Obama and Clinton will be seen campaigning together in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday next week.
Obama, will be a key ally for Clinton going into the general election.
Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, will not enjoy the backing of former presidents campaigning for him, as both former Bush presidents have indicated they will stay out of the race.

Clinton told NPR she’s “thrilled” Obama endorsed her. “We started off as fierce competitors. We’ve ended up as true friends,” she said.

Sources says, Obama has been keen on campaigning openly for Clinton against Trump, but wanted to remain neutral during the Democratic primary.

 “I want us to run scared the whole time,” Obama told a group of donors last week in Miami.

In his endorsement, Obama congratulated Sanders on running a “great campaign” and said he believed the primary “will make the Democratic party stronger.”
Clinton gained enough pledged and unpledged delegates to become the nominee this week.