Florence mayor endorses Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2020 presidential race

[Uncle Joe]

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) – The mayor of Florence is putting his support behind Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, in the 2020 race.

"This election is about one simple question: What candidate is out there fighting every day for working families? Time and again, the answer to that question is always Senator Bernie Sanders. That’s why he’s winning in battleground states like Florida, Pennsylvania and Michigan and that’s why he’ll win in South Carolina,” Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said. “We don’t need a plan to appease insurance companies; we need Medicare for All. We don’t need to raise teacher salaries, we need to double them. We need real change. We need a leader to finish the work FDR started. We need Bernie Sanders.”

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"This is a big win for the campaign," said Bernie 2020 SC State Director Kwadjo Campbell. "Mayor Wukela is a rising star not just in the Pee Dee, but across the state. He has proven repeatedly that an unapologetic progressive can win in South Carolina and we're very excited to have his support."

Wukela gained statewide and national attention in 2008 when he defeated 13-year incumbent Mayor Frank Willis by one vote.

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https://www.wmbfnews.com/2019/07/11/florence-mayor-endorses-sen-bernie-sanders-presidential-race/

[Princetonian]

1. Bernie is always fighting for working families and is an honest genuine guy.

Bold move by the mayor. Congratulations!

[Uncle Joe]

2. I agree Princetonian

Peace to you.