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In reply to the discussion: Sanders-backed Andrew Gillum wins major upset in Florida Dem gov primary [View all]lunamagica
(9,967 posts)63. A true Democrat who ensorsed Hillary Clinton in he '16 primaries
http://floridapolitics.com/archives/202564-andrew-gillum-backs-hillary-clinton
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum finally laid his 2016 cards on the table, endorsing Hillary Clinton for president less than 30 days out from Floridas 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 shell make a real difference in the lives of the people in Florida and all over the country.
Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum finally laid his 2016 cards on the table, endorsing Hillary Clinton for president less than 30 days out from Floridas 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 shell make a real difference in the lives of the people in Florida and all over the country.
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Sanders-backed Andrew Gillum wins major upset in Florida Dem gov primary [View all]
mobeau69
Aug 2018
OP
Yes. He ran as a Democrat. He IS a Democrat. I don't see any issue here as long as a DEMOCRAT
still_one
Aug 2018
#24
How about standing up for what you believe and convincing voters to follow your vision...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2018
#11
Why take a gratuitous shot at Charlie Crist? He was already Governor of Florida and is now....
George II
Aug 2018
#33
Crist did win Gov. of Fl. as a Repub. He lost Gov. race twice, once as an Independent.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#51
Gillum was just interviewed on CNN - he said this was a win for "the Barack Obama wing.....
George II
Aug 2018
#55
He was also backed by Tom Steyer, a man who I hope will be our next president. (eom)
StevieM
Aug 2018
#16
Some seem to want to infer division, which it isn't. He is a Democrat, and supported the Democratic
still_one
Aug 2018
#26
Yep, the traitor and his cultists are ticks on the nation and their lifeblood is division. nt
mobeau69
Aug 2018
#31
whomever alerted this, the poster was calling Trump a traitor not the Democrat
CreekDog
Aug 2018
#49
I like Gillum, glad he won, but I read on twitter tonight that he was not only "Sanders-backed".....
George II
Aug 2018
#28
"It's a truly broad-based win for the entire Democratic Party and Gillum."
KY_EnviroGuy
Aug 2018
#75
I wouldn't read too much into a headline. Bernie campaigned for Andrew on the ground.
mobeau69
Aug 2018
#66
It was Tom Steyer who first introduced me the Andrew Gillum. That endorsement mattered a lot to me.
StevieM
Aug 2018
#84