Women's March leaders back Ellison
More than 200 young progressive leaders from dozens of the small organizations behind many of the largest anti-Trump protests released a letter backing Ellison on Wednesday.
"We believe he can activate the millennial base of the party by working with the movements we have powered," they wrote. "He is committed to building a Democratic Party that undeniably represents everyday American voters, not billionaire big donors."
Among the notable signees were Linda Sarsour and Carmen Perez, both co-chairs for the Women's March on Washington. Veterans of Sanders' primary campaign featured prominently, including its former digital organizing director, Claire Sandberg, who is now working to promote primary challenges to sitting Democratic officeholders. The list also includes leading members of Our Revolution, a political organization formed by Sanders and top aides after the primary.
Ellison gave Sanders his second congressional endorsement in October 2015. The first was Ellison's Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chairman, Rep. Raul Grijalva, who announced his support for Ellison's DNC bid days after the general election.