POLITICAL LEDGER

State lawmakers endorse Clinton for Dem primary

Geoff Pender

The Clarion-Ledger

Some state Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed Hillary Clinton for president in the March 8 Mississippi primary at a Capitol press conference that ended with them holding campaign signs and chanting "Hillary, Hillary, Hillary."

“Hillary Clinton has a proven record of fighting for children and families," said Rep. Earle Banks, D-Jackson, chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus. “From helping achieve the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which covers more than 8 million kids, to her commitment in this campaign to raise wages, she has continually worked to expand opportunity for all Americans. I am proud to stand behind her as she offers real solutions to problems that face our communities every day.”

“Hillary Clinton will get things done for Mississippi. I’m supporting her because of her commitment to helping working families get ahead," said Sen. Deborah Dawkins, D-Pass Christian.

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A list of lawmakers supporting Clinton:

Sen. Deborah Dawkins
Rep. Earle Banks
Rep. Jeramey Anderson
Rep. Jarvis Dortch
Rep. Chris Bell
Rep. Alyce Clarke
Sen. Angela Turner
Sen. Sampson Jackson
Sen. John Horhn
Rep. Steve Holland
Sen. Sollie Norwood
Sen. Robert Jackson
Rep. Oscar Denton
Sen. Derrick Simmons
Rep. Omeria Scott
Rep. Tommy Reynolds
Sen. Albert Butler
Rep. Greg Holloway
Rep. John Faulkner
Sen. Willie Simmons
Rep. Orlando Paden
Rep. Rufus Straughter
Rep. Kathy Sykes