Major progressive group endorses Martha McSally challenger
BY LISA HAGEN - 07/14/17 10:00 AM EDT
Democracy for America is throwing its weight behind Mary Matiella, a Democrat running against Rep. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), who is considered a top 2018 Democratic target.
In a release provided first to The Hill, DFA announced it's backing the former assistant secretary of the Army, who faces a crowded primary before she can take on McSally in her Tucson-based district.
DFA, which was founded in 2004 by former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (D), touted Matiella’s “populist progressive vision” for the country, with plans to take on income inequality and supporting ideas like Medicare for All, which was championed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) during his insurgent presidential campaign.
“Not only will Mary Matiella be the first Latina to represent Arizona’s second district, she’s ready to fight to expand Social Security, push for Medicare for All, stop the attacks on immigrants and refugees, and build an economy that works for everyone and not just the elite few," DFA chairman Jim Dean said in a release. “Mary Matiella is the progressive choice in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District race.”
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