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Hortensis

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10. Agree early, but timing seems probably a strategic move.

Reply to aikoaiko (Reply #9)

Sat Feb 16, 2019, 09:09 AM

Feb 2019

I'd be surprised if she hadn't already been approached by all serious candidates. After all, campaigning starts not just very early but very intensely for power centers whose endorsement and active support can help deliver whole populations. Obviously, one stood out for her.

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Dolores Huerta Endorses Kamala Harris [View all] ehrnst Feb 2019 OP

K&R Gothmog Feb 2019 #1

Whoa ismnotwasm Feb 2019 #2

Dolores will likely be bashed by Susan Sarandon. DURHAM D Feb 2019 #3

The greater our candidate, the more the bashing. Take Hillary for example. Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #7

Ms. Huerta is a heck of an endorsement for anyone. akraven Feb 2019 #4

This is a major endorsement Gothmog Feb 2019 #5

That is one hell of an endorsement. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #6

That's a big honor. Garrett78 Feb 2019 #8

Seems early for an endorsement, but kudos for KH for getting this one. aikoaiko Feb 2019 #9

Agree early, but timing seems probably a strategic move. Hortensis Feb 2019 #10

This is how it is done Gothmog Feb 2019 #11

+++++ JHan Feb 2019 #12

Brilliant! That's one for the ages, Goth! Cha Feb 2019 #22

dayum. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #26

Yes, Beto is a Uniter Not a Divider.. Cha Feb 2019 #31

Huerta is a national treasure Gothmog Feb 2019 #28

Yes, any self-respecting Progressive would know what a National Cha Feb 2019 #33

Somebody explain the Hispanic name "Dolores" to me Goodheart Feb 2019 #13

Catholics. Iggo Feb 2019 #25

Barbara Lee also endorsed her I think.. JHan Feb 2019 #14

Barbara Lee did endorse Kamala.. Cha Feb 2019 #16

A month or more ago Rose Twitter wanted Lee as Speaker.. JHan Feb 2019 #17

I was just thinking along those lines Cha Feb 2019 #20

honestly .. it's amazing how he gets a pass. JHan Feb 2019 #21

Must be because of her policies! aidbo Feb 2019 #15

Barbara Lee: I am thrilled to endorse @kamalaharris for our next President of these United States Cha Feb 2019 #18

Now Barbara Lee? sheshe2 Feb 2019 #27

These brilliant leaders know Kamala, she! Cha Feb 2019 #29

I am loving her a lot. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #30

Yeah, I'm still open but Cha Feb 2019 #32

I am with ya. sheshe2 Feb 2019 #34

Exactly.. good way to put it.. Cha Feb 2019 #35

K&R betsuni Feb 2019 #19

Barbara Lee, too! Cha Feb 2019 #23

Fantastic! honest.abe Feb 2019 #24