Beloved Actor and Civil Rights Activist Says He’s a Fan of Bernie Sanders but Urges Liberals to Support the Democratic Nominee â€“ No Matter Who It Is

George Takei Wednesday afternoon posted a short video telling his fans he’s a Democrat and has “also been a fan of Bernie Sanders.” In the video, the actor and civil rights activist who, at the age of five was rounded up by the U.S. government and sent with his familyÂ to a Japanese internmentÂ camp, delivers a strong and fatherly message: “Vote Blue No Matter Who.”

It’s been viewed nearly 1.2 million times already.

“I stood with the protestors at Occupy Wall Street, and have spoken out often for campaign finance reform.”

“I like Bernie. A lot of folks like Bernie. God himself sent Bernie a tweet,” Takei quipped.Â

Aligning himself with issues Senator Sanders fights for, Takei says both candidates vying for the Democratic nominationÂ will continue those battles from the Oval Office.

â€œBut having been through many bruising primaries in my life, Iâ€™m also a realist. From where I sit, the math is clear: Hillary likely will win, and she will be our nominee.â€

“But that doesn’t mean Bernie didn’t also win. He won in a myriad of vital waysÂ â€“ none more so than energizing the Democratic base in a way no one expected.”

“Young people in particular have become so passionate about this election, because they recognize its historic importance.”

â€œAt stake is nothing less than the very soul of our nation. So, Iâ€™m asking Democrats out there to take a pledge, along with me. Vote blue no matter who.â€

â€œUltimately, we Democrats know that a bit of a tussle isnâ€™t a bad thing. It makes us stronger. Keeps us sharp. And really, itâ€™s like a family squabble, where only family, those very close to us, can truly get under our skin.â€

â€œBut remember this, too: Itâ€™s precisely because we like and respect each other that the words and criticisms sting as much as they do.â€

“But here’s the other thing about family. We come together when threatened. And come together we will, in November.”

â€œBernie himself has said that, ‘On her worst day, Hillary ClintonÂ will be an infinitely better candidate and president than the Republican candidate on his best day.’Â If Bernie believes that, his supporters can too.â€

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This is a message from me, to all who voted or will vote in the Democratic primary. Please, try not to freak out, friends, and don't troll others here. #RespectandCivility Posted by George Takei on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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