Progressive Democrats of America endorses Benny Shendo, Jr!!!

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The chapter of Progressive Democrats of America that covers the 3^rd Congressional District of New Mexico has endorsed Benny Shendo, Jr. as the true progressive in Democratic primary race for the congressional seat that Tom Udall will be vacating to run for Senate. Progressive Democrats of America (www.PDAmerica.org) is considered one of the most active and influential progressive organizations in the country, working both inside and outside the Democratic Party.

Progressive Democrats of Northern New Mexico said in an email announcement today that it was agreeing with the Taos Horse Fly newspaper, which said “Progressives should vote for Benny Shendo, Jr.” and the Santa Fe Reporter which endorsed Shendo last week, saying that, “electing people based on their political connections and/or money is destroying our country.”

Endorsement committee felt that Shendo was clearly the most genuinely progressive candidate in the race and that his positions on the Iraq Occupation (cut funding to get out now), Healthcare for all (single payer, ala the Conyers Bill), as well environment, equal rights for all were most in-line with the national organization’s progressive platform.

The group's official press release stated: “Benny Shendo, Jr. brings his native values to his candidacy, and the Native American’s were in many ways the original progressives, living in sustainable harmony with the land and respecting all people and creatures on this fragile planet. And we were particularly impressed with Benny’s qualifications and record of accomplishment . For example, he will bring a much needed perspective from his national and international relations work as a Kellogg fellow”.