Samelys López Wins Major Endorsement In Bid For Bronx Seat For U.S. Congress
López announced today that she is being endorsed by The People for Bernie Sanders, a progressive grassroots group with more than one million social-media followers nationwide.
Backed by a diverse coalition of community activists, López launched her campaign for New York’s 15th congressional district seat in late September. Longtime Democratic Congressman Jose Serrano is not seeking re-election due to health issues.
"Samely's dedication to this movement is unparalleled. There are people that say they believe in a working-class movement, Samely's has dedicated her life to building it. She is pragmatic and results-oriented. Her savvy and focus will deliver results for the district and I am humbled by the opportunity to endorse her," said Kat Brezler. "The People for Bernie Sanders has a shared history with Samely's and an emboldened vision for the future because of her."
López says Washington isn't doing enough about the income inequality and housing insecurity faced by countless oppressed people in the Bronx. She is pledging to fight for a Homes Guarantee, the Green New Deal, and Medicare for All.
"I am honored to have been endorsed by People for Bernie. I have supported Bernie since 2016 and will continue to do so because he has always fought for transformational change and putting the needs of working-class communities first." said candidate Samelys López. "Bernie inspired me to get involved in building an independent grassroots movement throughout the Bronx. I am committed to fighting for a working-class revolution that centers the lived experiences of my people in the South Bronx."
The People for Bernie Sanders was founded in 2015 by participants in the Occupy Wall Street movement to back the Vermont senator’s presidential campaign and now also supports progressive candidates across the nation.
Samelys co-founded Local Democrats of NY, supporting grassroots candidates for elective office, and is a co-founder of Bronx Progressives, a local chapter of the New York Progressive Action Network and Our Revolution. She named as one of The Hispanic Coalition of New York's Rising 40 under 40 Latino Stars in 2016 and was recognized this year in City & State’s Bronx Power 100. She is a graduate of Barnard College and holds a master’s degree in urban planning from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service.
López will seek the Democratic nomination for NY CD-15 in the Party’s primary, which will be held on June 23, 2020.
Backed by a diverse coalition of community activists, López launched her campaign for New York’s 15th congressional district seat in late September. Longtime Democratic Congressman Jose Serrano is not seeking re-election due to health issues.
"Samely's dedication to this movement is unparalleled. There are people that say they believe in a working-class movement, Samely's has dedicated her life to building it. She is pragmatic and results-oriented. Her savvy and focus will deliver results for the district and I am humbled by the opportunity to endorse her," said Kat Brezler. "The People for Bernie Sanders has a shared history with Samely's and an emboldened vision for the future because of her."
López says Washington isn't doing enough about the income inequality and housing insecurity faced by countless oppressed people in the Bronx. She is pledging to fight for a Homes Guarantee, the Green New Deal, and Medicare for All.
"I am honored to have been endorsed by People for Bernie. I have supported Bernie since 2016 and will continue to do so because he has always fought for transformational change and putting the needs of working-class communities first." said candidate Samelys López. "Bernie inspired me to get involved in building an independent grassroots movement throughout the Bronx. I am committed to fighting for a working-class revolution that centers the lived experiences of my people in the South Bronx."
The People for Bernie Sanders was founded in 2015 by participants in the Occupy Wall Street movement to back the Vermont senator’s presidential campaign and now also supports progressive candidates across the nation.
Samelys co-founded Local Democrats of NY, supporting grassroots candidates for elective office, and is a co-founder of Bronx Progressives, a local chapter of the New York Progressive Action Network and Our Revolution. She named as one of The Hispanic Coalition of New York's Rising 40 under 40 Latino Stars in 2016 and was recognized this year in City & State’s Bronx Power 100. She is a graduate of Barnard College and holds a master’s degree in urban planning from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service.
López will seek the Democratic nomination for NY CD-15 in the Party’s primary, which will be held on June 23, 2020.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
While this may seem like a certain presidential candidate is endorsing Ms. Lopez there is no mention that said presidential candidate is endorsing her. Kat Brezler who endorses Ms. Lopez is no Bernie Sanders.
Ms. Lopez we are still waiting for our interview of you which was promised by your consultants on the day you announced your candidacy. What are you afraid of Ms. Lopez, or should I say Mr. Beltzer?
