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Perth Amboy Mayor Diaz to Endorse Bernie Sanders for President
By Max Pizarro | July 11, 2019, 7:08 pm
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Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz will endorse U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) for President at an event in her home city scheduled for Saturday, InsiderNJ has learned.
The endorsement pits Diaz against the bulk of the Middlesex County Democratic Committee, which supports the presidential candidacy of U.S. Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey.
The state’s lone Latina mayor who originally won the mayoralty when she knocked off powerful incumbent Joe Vas in 2008, Diaz was spotted earlier this year at a Sanders rally in Monmouth County. Now, she is ready to formalize her support for the progressive Democratic candidate for President.
Here is the official invitation to the endorsement event:
WHEN: This Saturday! July 13
WHERE: The Flatiron Tavern. Perth Amboy
(Park across the street)
TIME: 12 PM – 2 PM
Everyone is invited!
Speakers:
Larry Hamm Chair, New Jersey for Bernie2020
Wilda Diaz Mayor, City of Perth Amboy
Patricia Campos-Medina Vice Chair, New Jersey for Bernie2020
Barry Brendel Vice Chair, New Jersey for Bernie2020
Chair, Our Revolution New Jersey
Staci Berger Chair, Central Jersey Progressive Democrats
Peter Jacob 2016, 2018 Congressional Candidate
Analilia Mejia National Political Director for the Bernie2020 campaign
https://www.insidernj.com/perth-amboy-mayor-diaz-endorse-bernie-sanders-president/
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By Insider NJ | July 13, 2019, 1:58 pm
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Bernie has never wavered in his vision for an America that offers opportunity for all. He has been consistent on his policy positions and his ideas are not “radical” and “extreme” anymore as every Democratic Presidential Candidate has adopted them and is running on them. But with Bernie in the race, we have the opportunity to make sure these ideas remain a focal point of the debate and we can trust in his unwavering dedication to making economic, racial, social and environmental justice a reality, not just a promise. That’s the kind of leadership we need in the White House today to repair the damage made to our communities by the current Administration.
This is our moment to complete the political revolution Bernie began and implement the vision that so many have fought for; a vision to save our planet, our children’s future and to build an American where everyone has equal opportunity. Bernie’s ideas are not radical anymore. But we need Bernie to implement them. He is someone who is ready to tackle the status-quo from the start.
As someone who has battle the status-quo right here in New Jersey, I know how hard it is to take on special interests in your own party. With Bernie in the race, we have the opportunity to tackle special interests and to make sure his ideas remain a focal point of the debate.
This is a movement, not a moment. This is not about Bernie, this is about us. Our future. And today I am asking you to join us in making our vision for America a reality. Thank you.
https://www.insidernj.com/mayor-diaz-endorses-bernie-sanders-president-full-statement/
