Sanders’ first congressional backer touts Clinton to stop Trump

Published July 26, 2016 12:03am ET



PHILADELPHIA — Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva was the first congressman to endorse Bernie Sanders but emphasized he was with Hillary Clinton on Monday, the first day of the Democratic National Convention.

“I’m here toady today because I’m with Hillary Clinton,” Grijalva exclaimed to the delegates, stressing unity after of a divisive day among Democrats gathered in Philadelphia.

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