As Congressional Black Caucus PAC Prepares to Back Clinton, Barbara Lee Withholds Endorsement

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Published on Feb 11, 2016

http://democracynow.org - After the New Hampshire vote, the focus of the Democratic race has largely become South Carolina. Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are making concerted efforts to win the state’s African-American vote. The Congressional Black Caucus PAC is expected to endorse Clinton today. Meanwhile, on Wednesday Sanders met with the Rev. Al Sharpton in Harlem and received an unexpected boost when acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates announced on Democracy Now! that he would vote for the Vermont senator. We talk to Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) about why she has not yet endorsed either candidate. She also points out today’s Clinton endorsement is coming from the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee, not the Congressional Black Caucus.

[JRLeft]

1. She's my representative. IMO, she's the best congressional member in all of Congress.

[Arazi]

2. I don't think she's ever been wrong on an issue in my opinion

She's terrific!!

Have you followed Tammy Duckworth at all? Another Congressional star I believe

[JRLeft]

3. I like her too, I would vote for Barbara Lee over anyone.

I like Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva too.

[earthshine]

4. She'd be a great VP for Bernie. nt

[femmedem]

5. Yes she would! She's been a hero of mine forever. n/t