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Sunrise Movement Backs Saikat Chakrabarti, Progressive Firebrand Behind the Green New Deal
The Sunrise Movement endorsed Saikat Chakrabarti, a former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and architect of the Green New Deal, for California’s 11th Congressional District. Chakrabarti, a progressive firebrand, faces Democratic rivals in a primary to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with support from figures like Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar.
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