Perspectives: Sanders's Endorsement of Joe Biden

Nearly 12 years ago, Barack Obama began staffing his administration in the middle of a global economic crisis. Despite the high hopes of the progressive forces that catapulted Obama into office, his transition set the tone for a presidency that would be steered by corporate insiders.

In one notorious example, Citigroup continued to pay a top executive, Michael Froman, while he served on the board of Obama's transition team, playing a key role in filling the administration with Wall Street insiders, whose firms were seeking government support amid the financial...

In 2016, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton on July 12, two weeks before the start of the Democratic convention. This year, Sanders endorsed Joe Biden on April 13, offering much more time for the party to achieve the unity it needs to prevail in November.

As befits the moment, they did it over a joint livestream.

“Today, I am asking all Americans, I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every Independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans, to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse,” said...