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Who does Bernie Sanders endorse for Texas Attorney General?

21 hours ago · Sanders was slapped over his support of Jackson's 1988 presidential bid, per a forthcoming book. ... The former state attorney general is considered one of the four most vulnerable Democrats in ...

Who endorsed Bernie Sanders in Michigan?

Mar 18, 2022 · PITTSBURGH, PA — State Rep. Summer Lee got a boost for her congressional candidacy Thursday when Vermont senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders endorsed her. Lee is running for ...

Who is leading Bernie Sanders'Wisconsin presidential campaign?

Apr 24, 2022 · Two of the Senate’s highest-profile progressives are attracting presidential speculation — again. Roughly two years after Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) suspended their White House bids to back Joe Biden as the party’s nominee, they are getting attention for what some Democrats say resemble early national campaigns-in-waiting.

Does 350 Philly endorse Bernie Sanders for President?

Candidate: Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator from Vermont ... T. J. Donovan, Attorney General of Vermont (2017–present) Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota (2019–present), ... Sara Innamorato, Pennsylvania Representative from District 21 (2019–present) Jeff Irwin, ...

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1 hour ago · Joe Biden. 46th and current president of the United States. Two of the Senate’s highest profile progressives are attracting presidential speculation — again. Roughly two years after Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) suspended their White House bids to back Joe Biden as the party’s nominee, the duo is getting attention ...

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Who is the candidate for capital E?

A former Pennsylvania EPA head under Gov. Ed Rendell and the former Chief of Staff to Gov. Tom Wolf, McGinty is the candidate representing the capital-E Establishment. She has by far the most support from other Democrats, has boatloads of money being poured into her campaign by top Senate fundraisers and has secured more labor endorsements than her competitors.

Is Chaka Fattah still indicted?

representative and West Philly native, Chaka Fattah is facing his first real primary challenge in two decades after being indicted last summer on corruptions charges. He’s still managed to win endorsements from the city committee and a number of labor groups and faithful pols.

Who is Dwight Evans?

State Rep. Dwight Evans has represented Northwest Philadelphia in Harrisburg for years and is now making his first run for Congress against longtime incumbent Chaka Fattah. Evans has won support from the likes the governor, the mayor and a variety of local and state politicians.

Is Josh Shapiro a prosecutor?

Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro has never been a prosecutor, but he’s a lawyer and has vowed to clean up the Office of the Attorney General. He has broad support from establishment-y types like, um, the President, and lots of labor backing.

Who is Brendan Boyle's aide?

Nelms is a former aide to Brendan Boyle. Darragh used to work for Mike Stack. They both won the endorsement of their respective old bosses, and the winner of the race will take on Republican Martina White in the general election. Darragh has the big endorsement from the party, though.

Who is Brian Sims running against?

Now he’s being challenged by three opponents, including Ben Waxman , a former aide to state Sen. Vincent Hughes, who won the endorsement of the Democratic City Committee.

Who is Vanessa Lowery Brown's challenger?

Vanessa Lowery Brown has held party support for her seat in the state House since 2009, but she was indicted and her most prominent challenger is Wanda Logan. She has run before in this race and has garnered support from groups like Action United. Lowery Brown has the support of the AFL-CIO.

When did Bernie Sanders drop out of the race?

presidential election before he dropped out of the race on April 8, 2020.

Who is Jane O'Meara Sanders?

Jane O'Meara Sanders, 4th President of Burlington College, wife of Bernie Sanders. Kesho Y. Scott, professor emerita, Grinnell College, and 1988 winner of the American Book Award. Lester Spence, media commentator and Professor of Political Science and Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

Who is Maurice Mitchell?

Maurice Mitchell, activist, musician, and National Director of the Working Families Party. David Oks, political activist and campaign manager of Mike Gravel 2020 presidential campaign. Carmen Perez, activist and national co-chair of the 2017 Women's March.

Who is Varshini Prakash?

Varshini Prakash, environmental activist and founder and Executive Director of Sunrise Movement. Qasim Rashid, political activist and Democratic candidate for Virginia's 28th Senate district in 2019 and Virginia's 1st congressional district in 2020.

Who is Darrick Hamilton?

Darrick Hamilton, microeconomist, social scientist, and executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University. Michael Hanchard, political scientist, Gustave C. Kuemmerle Professor, and Chair of the Africana Studies Department at the University of Pennsylvania.

Who is Elizabeth Hinton?

Elizabeth Hinton, historian, professor in the Departments of History and African and African American Studies at Harvard University, and 2017 recipient of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Award. Gerald Horne, historian, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston.

Who is Sandra Steingraber?

Sandra Steingraber, biologist and author. Susan O'Neal Stryker, author, filmmaker, theorist, and professor of Gender and Women's Studies, former director of the Institute for LGBT Studies, and founder of the Transgender Studies Initiative at the University of Arizona. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, academic and writer.

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Presidential

  • Hillary Clinton
    1. Gov. Tom Wolf 2. Former Gov. Ed Rendell 3. Attorney General Kathleen Kane 4. U.S. Senate candidate Katie McGinty 5. David L. Cohen 6. Equality Pennsylvania 7. Philadelphia Inquirer 8. Philadelphia Daily News 9. Penn Democrats
  • Bernie Sanders
    1. U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman 2. Philadelphia Tribune
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U.S. Senate

  • Katie McGinty
    A former Pennsylvania EPA head under Gov. Ed Rendell and the former Chief of Staff to Gov. Tom Wolf, McGinty is the candidate representing the capital-E Establishment. She has by far the most support from other Democrats, has boatloads of money being poured into her campaign by top …
  • Joe Sestak
    A former U.S. Congressman and Navy Admiral, Sestak has decidedly less support from other politicians and large groups but has led in nearly every Democratic primary poll conducted. 1. U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright 2. Manan Trivedi, nominee for PA-06 in 2010, 2012 and 2014 3. Council for …
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U.S. House, PA-2

  • Dwight Evans
    State Rep. Dwight Evans has represented Northwest Philadelphia in Harrisburg for years and is now making his first run for Congress against longtime incumbent Chaka Fattah. Evans has won support from the likes the governor, the mayor and a variety of local and state politicians. 1. Gov…
  • Chaka Fattah
    The longtime U.S. representative and West Philly native, Chaka Fattah is facing his first real primary challenge in two decades after being indicted last summer on corruptions charges. He’s still managed to win endorsementsfrom the city committee and a number of labor groups and fa…
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Attorney General

  • Josh Shapiro
    Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro has never been a prosecutor, but he’s a lawyer and has vowed to clean up the Office of the Attorney General. He has broad support from establishment-y types like, um, the President, and lots of labor backing. 1. Gov. Tom Wolf 2. U.S. …
  • Stephen Zappala
    The Allegheny County District Attorney doesn’t have as much establishment support as Shapiro, but he’s not far behind — and he has a key endorsement that could make all the difference in Johnny Doc’s deep-pocketed IBEW Local 98 union. He also has the support of Philadelphia May…
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State Senate 5th District – Kevin Boyle vs. John Sabatina

  • This is the big state Senate race in Philly to care about. It’s a brawl between two well-established political figures in Northeast Philly. John Sabatina is the incumbent.
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State House

  • None of the Republican races for Philadelphia state House seats are contested, but these Democratic primaries are. Here’s a look at some of the most heated races and who’s behind each candidate:
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