Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses 'Chuy' Garcia for US Rep.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday endorsed Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in the Democratic primary race for Illinois' 4th Congressional District.
The endorsement comes just two days after Garcia announced his campaign to replace Congressman Luis Gutierrez, who also threw his support behind the commissioner after revealing he would not seek re-election.
"'Chuy' Garcia is the right person at the right time for the work we have ahead of us," Sanders said in a letter to supporters. "He is ready and willing to stand up and fight for the working families of Chicago and our nation and take on the powerful special interests who have far too much power over the economic and political life of our country. He is also an experienced legislator who has risen up the ladder of Chicago's brawling politics. That makes him well groomed for jumping into the House's rough and tumble political battles."
"As an immigrant who has embraced his adopted homeland, he will be a fresh voice in Congress," Sanders said in his statement. "And with his strong ties to the Puerto Rican community, he will be a strong ally and powerful advocate for our 'Marshall Plan' legislation to rebuild and renew that island."
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