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Tue Feb 9, 2016, 05:22 PM Feb 2016

BERNIE SANDERS GETS MORE ENDORSEMENTS FROM ARIZONA LATINO LEADERS



Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, who already has received the nod from Democratic Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva, has scored more endorsements from state Latino leaders.


State Senator Martin Quezada (D-Phoenix) and Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Gallardo joined about a dozen other Latinos — most of them members of the Arizona Legislature — to announce their endorsement of Sanders. Among those endorsing him also were non-Latinos, including state Representative Reginald Bolding (D-Laveen) and state Senator Andrea Dalessandro (D-Sahuarita).

Quezada said he is behind Sanders because he believes the Vermont senator has stayed true to the ideals that Americans want in an elected official.

“He’s an individual who puts American ideals before special interests,” Quezada said. “He’s a candidate who puts the voters ahead of lobbyists. And he’s a candidate who puts people ahead of corporations. Those are things that so many politicians nowadays do not do anymore.”

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/bernie-sanders-gets-more-endorsements-from-arizona-latino-leaders-8040287
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BERNIE SANDERS GETS MORE ENDORSEMENTS FROM ARIZONA LATINO LEADERS (Original Post) cali Feb 2016 OP
Looks like they see a viable candidate in front of them. K&R Jefferson23 Feb 2016 #1
Abuela will be so sad. (nt) jeff47 Feb 2016 #2
Yay!! hedda_foil Feb 2016 #3
Good. Luminous Animal Feb 2016 #4
My husband, who is a US citizen from Guatemala is also for Bernie! Duval Feb 2016 #5
As an Arizonan, I'm sure glad we have Raul Grijalva--a true Progressive. panader0 Feb 2016 #6
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Feb 2016 #7
K & R Bravo Arizona state leaders. Si se puede! appalachiablue Feb 2016 #8

panader0

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6. As an Arizonan, I'm sure glad we have Raul Grijalva--a true Progressive.
Tue Feb 9, 2016, 08:19 PM
Feb 2016

He almost takes the stench away from McCain, Flake, McSalley and Ducey(our guv)

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