Philly Mayor Jim Kenney endorses Elizabeth Warren for president

[BeyondGeography]

Mayor Jim Kenney is backing Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 Democratic primary race for president, the first big city mayor to endorse her. Kenney announced his endorsement in an early morning email.

“This is a critical election that will determine our nation’s future and our priorities. Elizabeth Warren is a tough and determined leader,” he said.

“Elizabeth Warren and I share a progressive Democratic agenda. She’ll focus on equality and equity of opportunity, lasting job creation, serious criminal justice reform, child care and pre-K education — along with secondary and post-secondary educational improvements and opportunities for all our children."

For Warren, the nod is a major show of support in a city where one of her biggest rivals, former vice president Joe Biden, has deep political ties, and his campaign headquarters. Biden has far outpaced his rivals in endorsements from elected Democrats in Pennsylvania.

...Warren said in a statement, “I’m honored to have Mayor Kenney’s support. He’s been a champion for working families in Philadelphia. With the Mayor’s support, we can win in 2020 and make the big structural change we need so our government, our economy, and our country works for every person, not just the wealthy and well-connected.”

https://www.inquirer.com/news/mayor-jim-kenney-endorses-elizabeth-warren-president-democrat-primary-2020-20191023.html

[BlueMTexpat]

1. Good for him!