2020 Democrats release joint statement ahead of Trump's New Hampshire rallyThe Hill, Aug 14, 2019
More than 20 Democratic presidential campaigns on Wednesday united against President Trump ahead of his visit to New Hampshire, issuing a joint statement attacking the president's “hateful rhetoric†while saying he has a record of siding with the wealthiest class.
“That’s why all of us are fighting to defeat Donald Trump and move this country forward. No matter who the Democratic nominee is, we are in this together,†the statement, which includes all of the top-tier White House hopefuls, said.
The statement was signed by staffers on behalf of Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Gov. Steve Bullock (D-Mont.), South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro (D-Texas), New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas), Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tom Steyer, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Marianne Williamson and Andrew Yang.
Staffers for long-shot candidates former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Miramar, Fla., Mayor Wayne Messam and former Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak have not signed the statement, based on the email.
“Donald Trump’s presidency has been defined by broken promises, hateful rhetoric, and choosing to side with lobbyists and the top 1 percent at the expense of everyone else. This week, when he comes to New Hampshire we expect more of the same,†the statement reads.
“We believe that all Granite Staters should have access to affordable health care, that children shouldn’t fear for their lives when they go to school, and that the economy should work for everyone - not just those at the very top.â€
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