Bernie Sanders endorses Pete D'Alessandro in Iowa's 3rd District race

Published 5:00 a.m. CT Jan. 29, 2018

There aren’t much bigger endorsements than this one in Democratic politics in 2018.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday endorsed Pete D’Alessandro’s in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, a move that could unleash a surge of fundraising and grassroots activism for a candidate running in a crowded Democratic primary field.

In a statement, Sanders said he was giving D’Alessandro his “strongest” endorsement:

“Pete has spent his entire career fighting for working families and as a champion of progressive values, and I'm convinced that he would be an unwavering advocate in Congress for the people of Iowa,” Sanders said in a statement released by the campaign. “Whether it’s supporting Medicare for All, a $15/hour minimum wage, or bold action to fight climate change, Pete D’Alessandro has proven that he is the right choice for people disgusted by what goes on in Washington.”

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/29/bernie-sanders-endorses-pete-dalessandro-iowas-3rd-district-race/1072737001/