He added that “organizations like PDA are standing up for progressive values across the America. They’ve been a key partner in the fight to protect voting rights, expand access to affordable health care, and to make sure we have a fair and equitable economy.”

PDA Minnesota members led by National Nurses United (NNU) Co-President Jean Ross brought Rep. Ellison's reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District endorsement forward. Rep. Ellisons has been a strong progressive leader since he entered the House in 2007.

PDA works closely with the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) on all our prioities: healthcare not warfare,economic and social justice, election reform, stopping global warming and ending corporate rule. As CPC Co-Chair Rep. Ellison has been there for us. He joined PDA at our 2008 Progressive Central events in Denver and has agreed to stand with us in Charlotte this year.