NJ-GOV: Progressive coalition endorses Baraka (D) for governor

A coalition of a half-dozen major progressive groups in the state endorsed Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for governor on Thursday, according to a release.

Leaders from Rutgers AAUP-AFT, 32BJ SEIU, New Jersey Citizen Action, Make the Road Action New Jersey, New Jersey Working Families Party, and Workers United LDFS Joint Board said the progressive mayor is the best candidate to support working families and bring meaningful change to Trenton. The endorsements further solidify Baraka’s standing within the party’s progressive wing as six Democrats jostle for the nomination to succeed term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.

“New Jerseyans face a grave affordability crisis, with health care, utility, and in particular housing costs continuing to spiral out of control,” said Dena Mottola Jaborska, the executive director for New Jersey Citizen Action. “Ras Baraka stands as the best choice from a field of talented candidates to address this crisis.”

The groups will hold a rally with Baraka on Monday, according to the release. Further details have not yet been released.




https://newjerseyglobe.com/campaigns/progressive-coalition-endorses-baraka-for-governor/