Rep. Ro KhannaRohit (Ro) KhannaProgressive Caucus co-chair endorses Kennedy in Massachusetts Senate primary Biden’s right, we need policing reform now – the House should quickly take up his call to action The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Association of American Railroads Ian Jefferies says no place for hate, racism or bigotry in rail industry or society; Trump declares victory in response to promising jobs report MORE (D-Calif.), former national co-chair of Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE’s (I-Vt.) presidential campaign, said Thursday he supports Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) as the vice presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket.
Khanna, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, touted Warren as an effective leader within the party in a series of tweets Thursday.
“In an age of sound bites, effectiveness and leadership still matter most. It simply cannot be overstated how influential @ewarren has been during this crisis and on the best parts of the House HEROES Act,” Khanna said.
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In an age of sound bites, effectiveness and leadership still matter most. It simply cannot be overstated how influential @ewarren has been during this crisis and on the best parts of the House HEROES Act.
A thread on areas where she worked with House Dems to lead boldly ⬇️⬇️
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Khanna praised Warren for her proposals amid the crisis including pushing for student debt cancellation, the creation of an Essential Workers Bill of Rights, and giving money to states to expand vote-by-mail initiatives.
“She needs to be on the ticket,” he added.
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE has yet to name a running mate, but he has pledged to choose a woman for the ticket.
Warren, one of Biden’s former primary challengers, said last month she would accept the position if offered.
A CBS News poll released earlier this month found Warren ranked as Democratic voters’ top choice for the former vice president to choose as a running mate, at 71 percent.