Bernie Sanders’ son is hoping to join his father in Congress. Levi Sanders became the eighth Democrat in the race for New Hampshire’s 1st House district seat. The candidates are hoping to replace retiring Democratic Representative Carol Shea-Porter. The seat is one of the most competitive in the nation. Sanders shares much of his political platform with father, the independent Senator from neighboring Vermont.
In a statement, Levi Sanders said:
“The majority of voters in New Hampshire, and around this country, agree that we need a Medicare For All healthcare system which guarantees healthcare to every man, women, and child without out of pocket expenses. We need an educational system which says that whether you are rich or poor, you have the ability to go to a public college and/or university tuition free. We need to demand that we have a minimum wage which allows people to work forty hours a week without being in poverty. It is urgent that we address the opioid problem which is at a crisis level in New Hampshire. We must demand that women finally earn the same pay as men. It is unacceptable that we haven’t found the political courage to pass sensible gun legislation.”