Daily News | AOC endorsed Helen Gym for Philly mayor, becoming the latest national figure to back her candidacy
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday endorsed Helen Gym for Philadelphia mayor, becoming the latest in a string of Democrats with national profiles and celebrities to back her candidacy.
“Helen isn’t afraid to take on tough fights or go up against big special interests,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement. “And when she does, she wins.” In a statement, Gym said she was “honored” to receive the endorsement, saying, “From Philly to New York to Chicago, a bold grassroots movement grounded in meeting people’s basic needs is sweeping the country.”has amassed a handful of endorsements from progressives across the country, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. She’s also been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and U.S. Rep.
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