Chelsea Schneider

Chelsea.Schneider@indystar.com

Former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh weighed in on the Democratic presidential primary Friday, saying Bernie Sanders was wrong to call Hillary Clinton “unqualified” for the office.

Bayh, a staunch Clinton supporter, posted on Facebook that “Until now, we could take pride that debate in the Democratic primaries was focused on policy and not the personal attacks that have characterized the other side. Sen. Sanders' assertion is baseless and can only help Donald Trump or Ted Cruz. He should focus on his proposals and the positive things he hopes to achieve not on tearing down his opponent.”

He called Clinton, a former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. senator from New York, a “tested leader.”

Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, had questioned his opponent’s qualifications this week, leading to a back and forth amongst the candidates and their supporters. In his comments, Sanders had questioned her fundraising techniques.

Both campaigns have opened offices and are holding events ahead of the state’s May 3 primary.

USA Today contributed to this article.

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