22Apr
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Common Defense, the nation’s largest grassroots organization of veterans and military families, is proud to announce its endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton for the United States Senate. Throughout her time serving the people of Illinois, Stratton has focused on strengthening working families, expanding economic opportunity, and protecting fundamental rights. Her commitment to raising wages, securing healthcare for all, and rejecting corporate money reflects the kind of principled leadership veterans and military families expect from those who serve in public office.
Naveed Shah, Political Director of Common Defense, released the following statement:
“Juliana Stratton understands that government should work for the people who keep this country running, not the other way around. As Lieutenant Governor, she has traveled across Illinois listening to working families and fighting for policies that make life more affordable.
“At a time when our democracy and rights are under attack, we need leaders with the spine to stand firm on their values and fight for our communities. Lt. Governor Stratton is just that leader.
“Veterans know that defending democracy takes courage, integrity, and a commitment to serve something bigger than yourself. Juliana Stratton brings that commitment to this race, and Common Defense is proud to endorse her for the United States Senate.”
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Common Defense Civic Engagement (501c4) (CDCE) is a grassroots, veteran-led organization that was founded in 2016. We empower veterans to stand up for our communities against the rising tide of racism, hate, and violence, to organize against the entrenched powers that have rigged our economy, and to champion an equitable and representative democracy, where “liberty and justice” truly is for all. For too long, politicians from both political parties have attempted to use veterans as unwilling political props, and Common Defense serves as a home for veterans to organize and speak for themselves and support the candidates who truly share our values.