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5. Yes, he endorsed her quite early in the primaries
Tue Aug 28, 2018, 11:56 PM
Aug 2018

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum finally laid his 2016 cards on the table, endorsing Hillary Clinton for president less than 30 days out from Florida’s March 15 primary.

“Hillary Clinton has put forward an agenda focused on moving our nation forward – and building on the tremendous progress made by President Obama. Her experience and legacy of leadership speak to the kind of purpose-driven President she will be, and the kind of commander in chief the American people deserve,” said Gillum in a prepared statement.

“As a Mayor, I understand the importance of bringing real and pragmatic solutions to the issues that face our communities. Hillary Clinton has put forward innovative ideas focused on making college more affordable, raising incomes for working families, restoring balance and fairness to our criminal justice system, and addressing issues of climate change,” said the first-term Democratic mayor and former city commissioner.

“Hillary Clinton is the change-maker this nation needs. I believe she stands first and foremost for American progress, and I know she’ll make a real difference in the lives of the people in Florida and all over the country.”

http://floridapolitics.com/archives/202564-andrew-gillum-backs-hillary-clinton

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Add to that Rep. Keith Ellison (MN CD5), who is running for MN attorney general. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #1
Ben Jealous is running for Governor of Maryland. raging moderate Aug 2018 #2
Andrew Gillum was a good supporter for a familiar face. Congrats to the Dems. fleabiscuit Aug 2018 #3
And was supported by Senator Sanders. elleng Aug 2018 #4
Which means in Just... LovingA2andMI Aug 2018 #6
Yes, TOGETHER. elleng Aug 2018 #8
Meaning what? Don't support him because Sanders likes him? AllyCat Aug 2018 #14
You certainly are mistaken, and there is no basis for 'that is what this post sounds like.' elleng Aug 2018 #17
Okay cool. I'm sorry. AllyCat Aug 2018 #18
Thanks. Peace. elleng Aug 2018 #19
Yes, he endorsed her quite early in the primaries lunamagica Aug 2018 #5
Gillum is not an "identity politics is bad"/emphasize white working class candidate. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #12
Registration drives Awsi Dooger Aug 2018 #7
Yes, voter registration is very important. brer cat Aug 2018 #20
Can you imagine two African-American governors of two of the most southern states in America Roland99 Aug 2018 #9
I know Abrams (Georgia) and Gillums are big supporters of healthcare for all. Hope they Hoyt Aug 2018 #10
+ Juliana Stratton /IL lt. gov lunasun Aug 2018 #11
Awesome LovingA2andMI Aug 2018 #22
Jealous is probably the least likely to win. From most likely to win to least likely to win: Garrett78 Aug 2018 #13
I know it is not the same thing, but we are poised to elect our first AA Lt Gov in Wisconsin AllyCat Aug 2018 #15
Exciting!!! LovingA2andMI Aug 2018 #21
interestingly the one with the least to no chance is the one from the Solid Blue State JI7 Aug 2018 #16
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