Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 Democratic presidential campaign; paves way for Joe Biden

In a massive development, US Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his 2020 Presidential campaign, his team anunced on Wednesday.  His departure ensures way for former vice-president Joe Biden, who will be Democratic presidential minee in election against Donald Trump in vember, amid rapidly escalating Coronavirus crisis.

As per internation media, Vermont senator informed his team about decision during an all-staff conference call on Wednesday morning and is expected to address supporters during a livestream at 11:45 a.m.

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With ongoing pandemic, both candidates were unable to hold in-person campaign events. Sanders had spent last several weeks on sidelines, delivering addresses via livestream and making occasional television appearances, while facing calls from fellow Democrats to exit race and help unify party behind Biden. 

Sanders had first vaulted to national fame with a strong 2016 primary race against Clinton.

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