Progressive Caucus Endorses Andrew Gillum

 

Tampa – Susan Smith, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, has released the following statement:

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) is pleased to announce its endorsement of Andrew Gillum for Governor.

Andrew Gillum truly exemplifies the strong, progressive Democratic values we seek in our next governor. He has demonstrated a depth of understanding of the problems facing our state and has offered bold solutions to improve the lives of Florida’s working families.

His personal story, progressive activism, and professional accomplishments set him apart from an impressive field of Democratic candidates. Gillum is the inspiring leader that Floridians deserve after two decades of failed Republican rule.

From his early days as President of the Student Government Association at Florida A&M University to his tenure as Mayor of Tallahassee, Gillum has been a vocal advocate for his community and his constituents. He has shown courage by taking on the NRA over the state’s preemption of local gun ordinances, and he has been at the forefront of the fight for a $15/hour minimum wage, immigrants’ rights, and healthcare for all. His grassroots campaign has created excitement throughout Florida and can propel Democrats to victory up and down the ticket in November.

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida is proud to endorse Andrew Gillum for Governor.

 

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The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida is an official charter of the Florida Democratic Party.

A full list of DPCF’s endorsements can be found here