Morning Joe's panel poked fun at Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) Wednesday for his seemingly tepid endorsement of Hillary Clinton the previous day in New Hampshire.
Sanders, in spite of losing the nomination more than a month ago, stayed in the race until Tuesday to fight for a more progressive platform in the Democratic Party. The two had a bitter primary fight at times, with Sanders at one point even suggesting she was not qualified for the office. The two finally came together Tuesday, but the appearance was awkward.
Compared to the rabid enthusiasm of President Obama and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) in recent campaign stops alongside Clinton, Sanders appeared far more subdued. He also began his address by pointing out the numerous delegates and millions of votes he got during the primary season, before eventually getting around to endorsing Clinton.
"Some questions, Joe, about whether that endorsement was as wholehearted as it could have been from Bernie Sanders, or was it just a list of his own attributes?" BBC correspondent Katty Kay asked, to raucous laughter from the panel. "Could have done better, I reckon."
Panelist Nicolle Wallace asked "what is wrong with him," comparing him to a bull who walked into the rally already angry.
"This was ridiculous," she said. "He will do her no good."
Former Obama administration official Steve Rattner acknowledged it wasn't "perfect," but he said Sanders would likely be an asset on the campaign trail.
Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough sarcastically tossed the segment to reporter Andrea Mitchell, saying that during Sanders' "heartfelt endorsement" that she likely needed a handkerchief to wipe away her tears.
"It was so moving," Mitchell said jokingly. "It was really deeply emotional and committed and enthusiastic, the list of his delegates, and if you looked at her standing to the side and nodding, it was really a moment to be treasured."
Mitchell noted that some Sanders supporters walked out when he endorsed Clinton.