Just passing along this from Progressive Change Campaign Committee. I haven’t taken a position in this race, but Ilya is good people.
We saw over the last couple years that just electing “Democrats” is not enough.
Even with full Democratic control of government — including 60 seats in the Senate — corporate Democrats killed the public option and watered down Wall Street reform.Â
In 2012, we can’t just focus on electing Democrats. We need to focus on electing bold progressive fighters.Â
Today, we’re proud to endorse Ilya Sheyman in the 10th Congressional District of Illinois.
We’ve spoken with Ilya many times and watched his campaign grow from its infancy to the strong people-powered army that it is today. Ilya has built a campaign that can win — and win big.
He supports government investment in jobs, Medicare for all, holding Wall Street accountable — and pretty much every progressive position you can think of.
He says, “I am sick and tired of Democrats who refuse to stand up and fight back for progressive values that make a difference in people’s lives.”
In addition, we spoke with Ilya this week about Elizabeth Warren — and his enthusiasm for her candidacy is palpable. Ilya vows to be a strong ally of hers in Congress, and she will need that.Â
We will be mobilizing our 36,000 Illinois members on Ilya’s behalf in the days ahead. Please share this email with at least 5 of your neighbors today — so others join the fight.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
— Adam Green and Stephanie Taylor, PCCC co-founders