Two top liberal candidates — Zephyr Teachout for attorney general and Councilman Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor — landed the backing of prominent left-wing activist and US Sen. Bernie Sanders ahead of Thursday’s Democratic primary.Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories?Williams is challenging incumbent Kathy Hochul, a former Buffalo-area congresswoman, for lieutenant governor in the Sept. 13 Democratic primary.The two began to make nice at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia after Sanders lost a bitter primary fight against former Sen. and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, whom Cuomo supported.That campaign extended to a private September 2016 meeting, of which a top Cuomo aide posted pictures; and a joint appearance by the two men as Cuomo rolled out his Excelsior scholarship initiative in January 2017, which was modeled after Sanders’ plan to provide free tuition to public college students..However, Sanders snubbed the top of the challenger ticket, apparently declining to endorse actress and activist Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging two-term incumbent Gov.
Jumaane believes the supply and demand for guns is at fault for gun crimes. Keep your feedback coming!Jumaane Williams talks on The Ed Show on MSNBC. NEW YORK (1010 WINS) --Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday snagged the endorsement of a high-ranking New York City official: Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. By Antonia Blumberg Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Monday endorsed Zephyr Teachout for New York state attorney general, potentially giving the Fordham University law professor a boost for Thursday’s election. I am grateful to have his support, and the grassroots support of so many New Yorkers," the presidential hopeful wrote. Jumaane Williams, Jeremy Travis are joined on MSNBC. Jumaane thinks we deal with the discretion of police and the “accountability, which is basically nil.”Council Members Williams and Carlos Menchaca discuss President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day with the Observer outside of Trump Tower.Council Member Williams discusses Bernie Sanders campaign on MSNBC during the 2016 election.Council Member Jumaane D. Williams and actor Gbenga Akinnagbe appear on Fox News with Sheriff David Clarke Jr. to discuss racial profiling.Jumaane William and Joe Borelli debate over Bill de Blasio decision to give Ex-cons jobs. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Thursday announced his endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Democratic presidential primary. Councilamn Jumaane Williams says he "Feels the Bern" - YouTube.
4517 Avenue D Brooklyn, NY 11203 718-629-2900 phone 718-451-2136 fax NEW YORK (WCBS 880) -- New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on Thursday endorsed Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Democratic presidential primary. Jumaane Williams Bernie Sanders endorsement rally - Duration: 3 minutes, 7 seconds.