Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Chris Rabb for Philadelphia congressional seat

6 articles · Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 24

Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement marks the most high-profile support in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, with Rabb also recently rallying with streamer Hasan Piker.
Rabb, a five-term state representative, leads small-dollar fundraising and has backing from the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Working Families Party, while rivals Sharif Street and Ala Stanford have support from mainstream Democrats and a major super PAC.
Ocasio-Cortez’s involvement signals growing national progressive unity behind Rabb, potentially boosting his fundraising and campaign profile ahead of the May 19 primary in one of the nation’s bluest districts.

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