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DNC Vice Chair Resigns to Back Sanders; Bill Clinton’s Labor Secretary Endorses Sanders

HeadlineFeb 29, 2016

On Sunday, Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii resigned as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee in order to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for president. Gabbard had clashed with DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz—who co-chaired Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential bid—over the number of debates, which is seen as favoring Clinton over Sanders. Meanwhile, Robert Reich, who was labor secretary under President Bill Clinton, also endorsed Sanders, saying he believes “Bernie Sanders is the agent of change this nation so desperately needs.” We’ll have more on the latest primary news after headlines.

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