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In reply to the discussion: Bernie-backed progressive Andrew Gillum will face a Trump-styled Republican in Florida's governor's [View all]ehrnst
(32,640 posts)147. Perhaps you haven't seen the fundraiser that Sanders is doing...
He's taking credit, and using it to raise money.
I am writing to tell you that last night was an extraordinary and historic night for our political revolution.
In Florida, Andrew Gillum took on virtually the entire political and financial establishment of the state. No one thought he had a chance not just at the start of the campaign, but as recently as a few weeks ago. But while his opponents had the money, Andrew had the people. He ran a grassroots campaign that forcefully spoke directly to the needs of working families, and last night Andrew won.
You are going to love Andrew Gillum. When I traveled to Florida to campaign for him recently, I left full of hope for progressives in that state. And he did not let us down.
Andrew has never backed down from a fight. And that includes beating the NRA and standing up against xenophobic politicians. He campaigned on ideas like Medicare for all, raising the minimum wage, investments in sustainable energy, and making sure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share. He will be a governor who represents all the people, and not just the 1 percent.
The truth is, everywhere progressives are running, progressives are winning. It was not just Andrew Gillum who won last night, but both progressive candidates we endorsed in competitive state legislative primaries won as well. We are transforming the Democratic Party like we saw last weekend when the DNC voted overwhelmingly to eliminate superdelegate votes in the presidential nominating process and we are transforming the nation.
That is the political revolution.
Election Day is right around the corner, and Andrew Gillum starts at a financial disadvantage once again. So its important we stand with him today, especially when he spent almost everything he raised to win a primary against two well-financed opponents. So I have to ask:
Can you split a very important donation between Andrew Gillums campaign and my work supporting and rallying for progressive candidates like Andrew all across the country? He needs our help. I would not ask if it wasnt so important.
If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will automatically be split between Andrew Gillum and Bernie Sanders
In Florida, Andrew Gillum took on virtually the entire political and financial establishment of the state. No one thought he had a chance not just at the start of the campaign, but as recently as a few weeks ago. But while his opponents had the money, Andrew had the people. He ran a grassroots campaign that forcefully spoke directly to the needs of working families, and last night Andrew won.
You are going to love Andrew Gillum. When I traveled to Florida to campaign for him recently, I left full of hope for progressives in that state. And he did not let us down.
Andrew has never backed down from a fight. And that includes beating the NRA and standing up against xenophobic politicians. He campaigned on ideas like Medicare for all, raising the minimum wage, investments in sustainable energy, and making sure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share. He will be a governor who represents all the people, and not just the 1 percent.
The truth is, everywhere progressives are running, progressives are winning. It was not just Andrew Gillum who won last night, but both progressive candidates we endorsed in competitive state legislative primaries won as well. We are transforming the Democratic Party like we saw last weekend when the DNC voted overwhelmingly to eliminate superdelegate votes in the presidential nominating process and we are transforming the nation.
That is the political revolution.
Election Day is right around the corner, and Andrew Gillum starts at a financial disadvantage once again. So its important we stand with him today, especially when he spent almost everything he raised to win a primary against two well-financed opponents. So I have to ask:
Can you split a very important donation between Andrew Gillums campaign and my work supporting and rallying for progressive candidates like Andrew all across the country? He needs our help. I would not ask if it wasnt so important.
If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will automatically be split between Andrew Gillum and Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris, on the other hand, is fighting back against RW attacks on Gillum, while Sanders raising money for his own campaign.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/8/29/1791934/-FL-Gov-Sen-Kamala-Harris-D-CA-Refuses-To-Let-Trump-Attack-Andrew-Gillum-D
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Bernie-backed progressive Andrew Gillum will face a Trump-styled Republican in Florida's governor's [View all]
Voltaire2
Aug 2018
OP
All that to say no because she knows her endorsement would be perceived negatively.
LisaM
Aug 2018
#120
Yep. She is about supporting the goal, even if it doesn't bring the recognition
ehrnst
Aug 2018
#137
Yeah, I know I would pick an angry dude who told me I wasn't qualified for the job to be
MrsCoffee
Aug 2018
#73
You can't honestly believe Sandrs would have been a good VP choice. The man is and has never
lunamagica
Aug 2018
#94
An interesting race and should give us an indication if being far left can out-Trump Trump.
Vinca
Aug 2018
#3
Gillum was also supported by a "dark money" super PAC, Soros and Steyer. Not 27.00 donations. n/t
seaglass
Aug 2018
#12
Everyone is taking credit this morning for his win. That should say something - that it takes
seaglass
Aug 2018
#35
No, it doesn't bother me. Hence my original post mocking this as a scandal.
progressoid
Aug 2018
#159
You certainly seems very serious and put out in your responses to me for pointing out
ehrnst
Aug 2018
#160
He was reponding to Bernie's congratulatory tweet to him, so he was being gracious.
SunSeeker
Aug 2018
#36
One wonders how a black politican can get even elected to office in the South without the help
ehrnst
Aug 2018
#13
That is Gillum's gracious way of responding to Bernie's congratulatory tweet.
SunSeeker
Aug 2018
#39
On CNN - he said this was a win for "the Barack Obama wing..... ....the Hillary Clinton wing,
ehrnst
Aug 2018
#41
I'm talking about the Republicans and the people of Florida's definition of the word "socialism."
ehrnst
Aug 2018
#68
Yes, I know. The GOP is already painting Gillum as a Venezuela style socialist.
SunSeeker
Aug 2018
#69
Yes - Despite efforts by others to make his nomination a divisive wedge in the party. (nt)
ehrnst
Aug 2018
#57
In response to a Sanders tweet. It wasn't the bros whjo gave the win to Gillum. It was black voters
lunamagica
Aug 2018
#95
Of course, AG deserves most of the credit as the candidate who won with a progressive message...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2018
#62
Also ready for "full nudal frontity," as Archie Bunker would say... hahahaha!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2018
#112
I know! This victory belongs to Gillum. A long-time, true Democrat. And it was DEMOCRATIC voters
lunamagica
Aug 2018
#97
BEYOND sad... the Bernie bashing schtick, perpetuating disunity, is getting old.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2018
#110
I DO have faith & optimism exactly BECAUSE progressive candidates are catchin fire like never before
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2018
#133
I pray that he gets elected,but I fear he won't. A liberal would have been tough enough
Demsrule86
Aug 2018
#27
Florida has tried to run centrists in this spot before. We always lose.
bearsfootball516
Aug 2018
#56
This was an opportunity unlike other times...and Crist ran...he was not a good candidate and
Demsrule86
Aug 2018
#74
Bernie is leading the Democratic Party in the right direction... good for him, good for the Party!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2018
#143
I must have missed that part of the article that said it's all because of Bernie.
progressoid
Aug 2018
#87
I wonder why he isn't billed as Tom Steyer-backed progressive Andrew Gillum? After all....
George II
Aug 2018
#96
Gillum seems like a great candidate. Can we stop aligning him with people determined
LisaM
Aug 2018
#102
AA women are going to soon have some power in this country, look out for GOOD things
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2018
#139
That's a fair point. Its actually pretty interesting that cases like this and the Ocasio-Cortez
JCanete
Aug 2018
#146