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RandySF

(58,755 posts)
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:12 PM Feb 2020

Illinois Rep. Davis endorses Biden ahead of Iowa caucuses

Former Vice President Joe Biden picked up his 40th congressional endorsement Sunday, just one day ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Rep. Danny Davis (D-Illinois), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, said Biden is a progressive who has fought for the people and “enacted real change” to help Americans.

“This is the election of our lifetime where we must do everything in our power to defeat Donald Trump. But we must also elect a leader who can count on to deliver bold, progressive, and concrete change. That leader is Joe Biden,” Davis said in a statement Sunday.

“I am proud to support Joe Biden for President of the United States because he has been at the forefront of progressive change throughout his entire career,” he added.

Davis championed Biden’s work taking on the National Rifle Association, helping pass Obamacare as well as introducing legislation aimed at tackling climate change.

“Under a President Biden, the possibilities are endless. After we defeat Donald Trump, I look forward to working with Joe on expanding affordable health care, investing in education, tackling climate change, and so much more,” Davis said.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/481103-illinois-rep-davis-endorses-biden

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George II

(67,782 posts)
2. That brings Biden's endorsements from the CBC to at least 16, no other candidate has more than 1....
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:22 PM
Feb 2020

There are 55 members in the Congressional Black Caucus, almost one-third have endorsed Biden.

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guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)
3. Danny Davis has been an excellent, progressive, Congress Member.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:25 PM
Feb 2020

And I am certain his endorsement will be one factor in Illinois.

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emmaverybo

(8,144 posts)
4. Davis highlights some of Biden's tangible and significant accomplishments and his solid plans
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 04:33 PM
Feb 2020

for healthcare, education, and climate change. Of these, as a former college literacy specialist, I am most impressed with his plan for children pre-K through 12.

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primary today, I would vote for:
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lunasun

(21,646 posts)
5. This is a biggie for Chicago voter#. He first won votes in Chicago as an independent and has
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 05:22 PM
Feb 2020

history as a progressive so this is a good endorsement for Biden

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