In a surprise move, the progressive group Our Revolution, founded by Senator Bernie Sanders, has thrown its support behind billionaire Tom Steyer in California's gubernatorial election. With a crowded Democratic field and a growing divide among left-wing voters, Our Revolution officials claim they made the endorsement to prevent a Republican from taking the seat. By backing Steyer, the group hopes to consolidate the liberal vote and increase the chances of a Democratic victory in the state. The move has sparked debate among progressive activists, who may view Steyer's billionaire status as a liability in a party that has long championed economic inequality.
With voters on the left split across a wide Democratic field, Our Revolution says it backed Tom Steyer to avoid handing the seat to a Republican. The post Progressive Group Founded by Bernie Sanders Endorses Billionaire for California Governor appeared first on The Intercept.
