Ro Khanna endorses Amanda Janoo in Vermont governor’s race

Ro Khanna endorses Amanda Janoo in Vermont governor’s race

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - High-profile endorsements are stacking up for Amanda Janoo, the Democrat vying to become Vermont’s next governor.

On Thursday in White River Junction, California Congressman Ro Khanna appeared alongside Janoo at a campaign event.

Khanna is seen by many as a rising star within his party and is considering a run for president in 2028. His endorsement comes a day after Sen. Bernie Sanders also publicly backed Janoo.

“She is running on a bold progressive platform. Single-payer health care, universal primary care, taxing billionaires. She understands the progressive moment, and she will be a phenomenal governor,” Khanna said.

Gov. Phil Scott responded by saying he’s focused on getting the support of everyday blue-collar workers and would rather have the endorsement of an apple farmer in South Hero than a politician who’s been in Washington for 35 years.

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