Sanders endorses Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur for Katie Hill's former House seat

"For years, Cenk inspired people to organize against corrupt forces in our politics; now he’s organizing the people in his district to do the same. I’m endorsing Cenk because I know he will serve ordinary people, not powerful special interests. He is a voice that we desperately need in Congress and will be a great representative for CA-25 and the country."

Sanders noted in his statement that Uygur has been “a strong advocate” for his signature health care proposal, “Medicare for All,” and believes that health care “is a human right and not a privilege.”

Cenk is aligned with Democrats' progressive. He endorsed Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary and fore 2020. 

[Breaking with leading California Democrats who back state Rep. Christy Smith,  endorsed by leading California Democrats including Gov. Newsom, Sens  Feinstein and Harris and Speaker Pelosi.]