While Mr. Sanders worried about a slide into authoritarianism under Mr. Trump, Mrs. Obama warned of a decline of empathy and its impact on the country’s children. Yet the core of her message was the same as that of the cranky Vermont democratic socialist: Mr. Trump can’t do the job, and if he wins re-election the decline will be steep and swift. Last night, Mr. Sanders left no room for ambiguity, making clear he is all in for Mr. Biden. His remarks, tailored for his fervent progressive base, were the most policy-specific endorsements for Mr. Biden of the night. By the end, Mr. Sanders left his supporters no excuses for staying home.

Source: New York Times August 18, 2020 11:03 UTC