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Rep. Peter Welch throws support behind Bernie Sanders
U.S. Rep. Peter Welch says he'll support Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign as a voter and as a Democratic superdelegate.
The announcement Friday ended months of speculation over whether Welch would endorse Sanders, a fellow Vermonter, or former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"I’m supporting Bernie because I think he can win, and I believe in what he stands for," Welch said in an interview after announcing his support on Vermont Public Radio.
Welch said he made his final decision Friday while preparing to drop off his absentee ballot for Vermont's March 1 presidential primary in the town of Norwich.
“Let’s give Bernie a shot," Welch said, noting that Sanders' economic policies and campaign finance reform goals have resonated with voters, especially young voters.
Sanders responded with gratitude.
"I very much appreciate Congressman Welch's support," Sanders said through a campaign spokesman. "We have been friends for years and have worked together on issues of great importance to Vermont. His support means a great deal to me."
The announcement Friday ended months of speculation over whether Welch would endorse Sanders, a fellow Vermonter, or former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"I’m supporting Bernie because I think he can win, and I believe in what he stands for," Welch said in an interview after announcing his support on Vermont Public Radio.
Welch said he made his final decision Friday while preparing to drop off his absentee ballot for Vermont's March 1 presidential primary in the town of Norwich.
“Let’s give Bernie a shot," Welch said, noting that Sanders' economic policies and campaign finance reform goals have resonated with voters, especially young voters.
Sanders responded with gratitude.
"I very much appreciate Congressman Welch's support," Sanders said through a campaign spokesman. "We have been friends for years and have worked together on issues of great importance to Vermont. His support means a great deal to me."
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/politics/2016/02/19/rep-peter-welch-supports-bernie-sanders/80614844/
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