Sanders backs Nida Allam against Rep. Foushee
Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Nida Allam in a progressive primary challenge to Rep. Foushee. Allam has been picked up by Justice Democrats, Leaders We Deserve, Sunrise Movement, Indian American Impact and the Working Families Party, and her launch video attacks "lobbyists and billionaires" while vowing to fight "Trump's authoritarianism and corporate greed"; activist David Hogg also publicly backed her and said his group Leaders We Deserve will invest millions to target older Democratic incumbents, after resigning earlier this year as DNC vice chair amid conflicts over that role. Foushee did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
📌 Key Facts
- Progressive groups Justice Democrats, Leaders We Deserve, Sunrise Movement, Indian American Impact and the Working Families Party have endorsed Nida Allam.
- Allam’s campaign launch video attacked “lobbyists and billionaires” and vowed to fight “Trump's authoritarianism and corporate greed.”
- David Hogg publicly endorsed Allam and promoted his Leaders We Deserve plan to invest millions to primary older Democratic incumbents.
- Hogg resigned as DNC vice chair earlier this year amid conflict over his role with Leaders We Deserve.
- Rep. Foushee did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
📊 Relevant Data
North Carolina's 4th Congressional District could lose $1.2 billion in direct funding and indirect economic impact, along with 5,300 jobs, due to proposed cuts to NIH funding.
Triangle at the epicenter of proposed cuts to federal funding for medical research — WRAL
Nida Allam opposes U.S. military aid to Israel, describing it as funding the genocide of Palestinians, and supports an arms embargo on Israel.
Platform | Nida Allam — nidaallam.com
Valerie Foushee supports Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, condemns Hamas's terrorist attacks, and calls for humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Congresswoman Foushee's Statement on the Ongoing Crisis in Israel and Gaza — foushee.house.gov
The median age in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District is 37.4 years as of 2023.
Congressional District 4, NC | Data USA — datausa.io
📰 Sources (2)
- Additional endorsements for Nida Allam from Justice Democrats, Leaders We Deserve, Sunrise Movement, Indian American Impact and the Working Families Party.
- Allam’s launch video message includes attacks on 'lobbyists and billionaires' and vows to fight 'Trump's authoritarianism and corporate greed.'
- David Hogg publicly backs Allam and highlights his Leaders We Deserve plan to invest millions to primary older Democratic incumbents.
- Context that Hogg resigned as DNC vice chair earlier this year amid conflict over his role with Leaders We Deserve.
- Foushee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.