Sanders formally nominated for president

PHILADELPHIA — Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardCongress just failed our nation’s veterans when it comes to medical marijuana Govs. Brown and Cuomo are false climate prophets Overnight Defense: Officials rush to deny writing anonymous op-ed | Lawmakers offer measure on naming NATO headquarters after McCain | US, India sign deal on sharing intel MORE (D-Hawaii) formally nominated Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersTrump's trade war — firing all cannons or closing the portholes? The Hill's 12:30 Report — Trump rips 'ridiculous' spending bill | FBI dragged into new fight | Latest on Maryland shooting Poll: Most Massachusetts voters don't think Warren should run for president in 2020 MORE for president Tuesday ahead of roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, describing his campaign as a "movement of love and compassion." 

 

"Because this movement is a fueled by love, it can never be stopped or defeated. Now on behalf of millions inspired by aloha, determined to seek a future reunited in love, passion and justice for all," Gabbard said from the convention stage. "I am truly honored to nominate Bernie Sanders for president." 

 

Though Sanders has repeatedly pushed his supporters to back Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump rallies in Nevada amid Supreme Court flurry: 'We're gonna get Brett' Trump: 'Good news' that Obama is campaigning again Trump boosts Heller, hammers 'Wacky Jacky' opponent in Nevada MORE for president, Gabbard didn't echo his unity message in her speech. 

 

Gabbard was one of only a handful of lawmakers who formally endorsed Sanders and was one of the campaign's superdelegates. She stepped down from her post at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to support Sanders. 

 

 

Sanders is keeping his name in the roll call vote — allowing his supporters to cast their support for him for a final time — but Clinton is expected to formally win the party's nomination on Tuesday. 

 

Sanders supporters repeatedly interrupted Rep. Marcia FudgeMarcia Louise FudgeTrump attacks Dems on farm bill Dem lawmaker sees 'probability’ that next Speaker will be black Moulton looks to recruit new generation of Dem leaders MORE (D-Fla.), the new DNC chairwoman, from speaking as she announced the nomination speeches with chants of "Bernie."