100 Days from Nevada Caucus, 30 Community Leaders and Activists Across Nevada Endorse Cory Booker for President
Las Vegas, NV -- Ahead of Cory Booker taking the stage at the Nevada Democratic Party’s First in the West event and 100 days from the Nevada caucus, Cory 2020 announced that 30 activists and community leaders across Nevada have endorsed Cory for President of the United States.
“It’s clear that the more people get to know Cory they like what he has to say and are inspired by his vision for America,” said Cory 2020 Nevada State Director Phil Kim. “These endorsements demonstrate the continued momentum and grassroots support we have here in Nevada. We are so excited to earn the support of such respected community leaders and powerful activists.”
Douglas County Activist Ed Andrews: "Cory Booker is the one Democratic presidential candidate who can truly bring us all together. He brings brilliance and breadth of knowledge, a clear vision of priorities, joyful energy and -- most important -- a deep compassion for Americans from every walk of life. I have watched Cory in rural Nevada and have seen him connect with people more effectively than any other candidate I've seen. Integrity, ability, vision and heart: who could ask for more?"
Educator Sho Sato: “As an educator, I appreciate Senator Booker’s comprehensive approach to improve both the classroom and home environment of our most vulnerable students. multifaceted plan to improve the living and learning environment of our most vulnerable students. With his steadfast commitment to addressing the problems my students are facing today, I am proud to endorse Senator Booker's campaign for president."
In addition to the endorsements announced today, Booker has earned the endorsement of over three dozen community leaders including former North Las Vegas City Councilman Theron Goynes, the former president of Reno-Sparks NAACP, Nevada Young Dems President, AAPI leaders, immigration activists and local grassroots volunteers.
The full list of Nevadans formally announcing their endorsement of Cory Booker today include:
Kelley Hopkins, Former Lyon County Precinct Captain
Rebecca Cherry, Disability Rights Advocate
Noah Fischel, Democratic Political Operative
David Gutierrez, Small Business Owner
Sho Sato, Educator
Josh Arredondo, Educator
Ed Andrew, Douglas County Activist
Skyler Roscoe, Community Activist
Yonas Woldu, Community Activist
Angela Wilson, Community Activist
Yolanda Shirley, Community Activist
Katree Saunders, Community Activist
Dee Manning, Community Activist
Melissa Matthews, Community Activist
Ray Parkhurst, Community Activist
Jacqueline Ramos-Salas, Student Activist
Joyce Newmann, Washoe County Democratic Activist
Courtnhi Vo, AAPI Community Leader
Robert Miller, UA Local 525 Member
Barbara Miller, Senior Community Advocate
CJ Miller, Washoe County Democratic Activist
Cindi Sherman, Community Activist
Rayna Booker, Community Activist
Donn Eberlein, Community Activist
Brian Seutz, Community Activist
Laura Seutz, Community Activist
Dana White, Community Activist
George Byms, Community Activist
Dan Cook, Community Activist
Briana Montgomery, Community Activist
Cory for Nevada will be participating in "100 Days" Day of Action by knocking on doors and making calls throughout the state. The organizing team will be hosting a volunteer appreciation event to mark the occasion.
Since launching his campaign, Cory Booker has visited the state eight times as a candidate and held over two dozen events in both northern and southern Nevada, including Boulder City and Minden, where he became the first candidate to visit rural Nevada and was one of the first candidates to participate in a virtual meet and greet with over 200 rural Nevadans. Booker has built a strong operation in Nevada with experienced state staff with deep community roots.
