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Sat Oct 19, 2019, 09:59 AM Oct 2019

Bernie Sanders Adds New York Endorsements Ahead Of Comeback Rally In Queens

Eight Empire State lawmakers now back the Vermont senator’s Democratic presidential bid.

By Daniel Marans
10/19/2019

The presidential campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) secured the endorsements of three additional New York lawmakers ahead of his comeback rally in Queens on Saturday: state Sens. Michael Gianaris and Jessica Ramos of Queens, and state Sen. Luis Sepúlveda of the Bronx.

“Bernie is the best candidate to fight back against the deep-pocketed corporate interests that weaken our democracy and exploit our economy,” Ramos, who unseated a Queens Democrat aligned with state Republicans in September 2018, said in a statement announcing her endorsement. “In Senator Sanders we have a leader who will protect all members of our society, especially those seeking human rights and better working conditions free from unethical practices.”

Gianaris, who as deputy state Senate majority leader is one of the most powerful Democrats in New York, echoed Ramos’ sentiments. “Bernie Sanders is the best choice to reduce this growing chasm between the ultra-rich and working people,” he said in a statement.

The trio joins a group of five New York lawmakers who had already endorsed Sanders’ bid: New York City Councilman Rafael Espinal, state Assemblymen Ron Kim and Phil Steck, and state Sens. Julia Salazar and James Sanders. (James Sanders is not related to the Vermont senator.)

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-adds-new-york-endorsements-before-queens-rally_n_5daa7a9ce4b08cfcc31b95de


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Bernie Sanders Adds New York Endorsements Ahead Of Comeback Rally In Queens (Original Post) Donkees Oct 2019 OP
Sen. Sepulveda: In a repeat of my 2016 endorsement, IM BACK FOR @BernieSanders. Donkees Oct 2019 #1
I'm honored to be endorsed by New York State Senators ... Donkees Oct 2019 #2
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