Common Defense Endorse Pro-Democracy Candidates for Congress
PRESS RELEASE: October 10, 2024
Common Defense Endorses Pro-Democracy Congressional Candidates to Defend Democracy and veterans
WASHINGTON, DC — Common Defense, the largest grassroots organization of progressive veterans with nearly 400,000 members nationwide, is excited to endorse a dynamic group of candidates for the House of Representatives. These leaders stand firmly for reproductive rights, equality, and a people-centered approach to governance—offering a much-needed counterbalance to the chaos of extremist MAGA Republicans in Congress.
The following Congressional candidates have earned our full support:
Pramila Jayapal (WA-07)
Summer Lee (PA-12)
Ayana Pressley (MA-07)
Jamie Raskin (MD-08)
Susan Wild (PA-07)
These candidates have proven to be fierce defenders of democracy and unwavering allies for veterans and military families. With their dedication to the core principles of fairness, justice, and accountability, they are the leaders we need to take on the extremist policies that threaten our democratic institutions and values.
Common Defense is mobilizing veterans and military families across the country to support this outstanding slate through grassroots organizing, voter outreach, and advocacy efforts. Together, we’re committed to building a more just, equitable future for all because our service — and our oath — to this great nation did not expire when we hung up our uniforms.
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— Common Defense is a grassroots, veteran-led organization 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 are 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.