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Related: About this forumBernie Sanders endorsed by Maryland activists
Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign announced support Thursday from several civil rights advocates in Baltimore, including Aaron Maybin and Kwame Rose.
Maybin is a former NFL linebacker and founder of Project Mayhem. Rose is a prominent Baltimore activist who has been involved in the protests following the death of Freddie Gray last year.
"In the midst of a race dominated by divisive antics, and candidates appealing to their self-interests in lieu of what's best for the American people, sincerity and honesty are the cornerstones of Sen. Sanders' historic candidacy," the activists wrote in an internet posting.
"As criminal justice reformers, we stand with Sen. Sanders because hes fervently committed to ending mass incarceration and increasing equity in the justice system, reflected in his more than three decades of standing at the forefront of inequality and his courage to hold violators of justice accountable," they wrote.
Sanders is the only presidential candidate -- aside from former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley -- who has visited West Baltimore as part of the campaign. Sanders toured Sandtown-Winchester in December. Old Line State voters will head to the polls on April 26.
Other Maryland advocates backing Sanders include: Anthony Johnson, Calvin Young, ShaiVaugh Crawley, James Williams, Donna Brown, Joshua Harris, Megan Kenny, Keanuu Smith-Brown, Chris Wilson, Dejuan Patterson and Rashad Staton.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-sanders-endorsed-by-maryland-activists-20160407-story.html
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Bernie Sanders endorsed by Maryland activists (Original Post)
Uncle Joe
Apr 2016
OP
I'm not familiar with Maybin but I know of and admire Rose. That is a very good endorsement.
Luminous Animal
Apr 2016
#10
I used to have an Uncle Joe for real and it's strange every time I see your name.
pdsimdars
Apr 2016
#12
jillan
(39,451 posts)1. Awesome!
Uncle Joe
(58,459 posts)2. I thought so, jillan.
GeorgiaPeanuts
(2,353 posts)3. Thanks for the post Uncle Joe, K&R
Uncle Joe
(58,459 posts)4. It was my pleasure.
Peace to you, GeorgiaPeanuts.
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)5. This is the best qoute for me
"In the midst of a race dominated by divisive antics, and candidates appealing to their self-interests in lieu of what's best for the American people, sincerity and honesty are the cornerstones of Sen. Sanders' historic candidacy," the activists wrote in an internet posting.
Good post!
Uncle Joe
(58,459 posts)6. That summed it up well.
Peace to you, NWCorona.
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)8. And the same to you!
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)9. Not surprising at all
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)10. I'm not familiar with Maybin but I know of and admire Rose. That is a very good endorsement.
Thank you, Uncle Joe
Uncle Joe
(58,459 posts)11. Thank you, Luminous Animal.
pdsimdars
(6,007 posts)12. I used to have an Uncle Joe for real and it's strange every time I see your name.
I think of him.
He was a good guy too.
Uncle Joe
(58,459 posts)13. So long as you keep him in your heart, he's still here.
Peace to you, pdsimdars.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)14. kick.
CharlotteVale
(2,717 posts)15. K&R