Bill de Blasio endorses Hillary Clinton

Politico reports on Comrade Bill de Blasio:

"I'm supporting, I am endorsing Hillary Clinton enthusiastically because we have to take on income inequality. It is the issue of our time. We have to restore the middle class and Hillary Clinton knows how to do it, will get it done, and has a progressive platform that speaks to all the changes we need, including progressive taxation, including uplifting working [people]," de Blasio added.

His backing is a blow to Sen. Bernie Sanders, as both men are strongly associated with the progressive wing of the Democratic party and have focused intensely on issues related to poverty and income inequality.

Still, he praised the independent Vermont senator.

"Bernie Sanders has done something very good for this country," de Blasio said. "I think Hillary Clinton is the person to get it done best. But I want to be very clear: Bernie Sanders has moved the discussion in this country in a very productive way and I think we needed that."

Comrade de Blasio is happy with both socialist candidates.