‘Squad’ members who backed Sanders hail ‘progressive lion’ Warren

Three progressive freshman congresswomen who have endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president praised Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and the legacy of her campaign after Warren announced she would withdraw from the race earlier Thursday.

“Today is a hard day for so many people who love and respect @ewarren and admire her campaign — and I include myself in that,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) tweeted Thursday. “Elizabeth Warren is a progressive lion, a champion for working families, and her commitment to inclusivity is exemplary. Thank you for being a role model.”

Today is a hard day for so many people who love and respect @ewarren and admire her campaign – and I include myself in that.

Elizabeth Warren is a progressive lion, a champion for working families, and her commitment to inclusivity is exemplary. Thank you for being a role model. https://t.co/E9iZzo4Dwt

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) March 5, 2020

“Let’s not undersell the power of Elizabeth Warren’s candidacy. She set the pace for policy on everything from disability justice to racial justice to a wealth tax,” tweeted Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). “She is a giant of our movement. I can’t wait for our progressive movement to build together.”

Let’s not undersell the power of Elizabeth Warren’s candidacy.

She set the pace for policy on everything from disability justice to racial justice to a wealth tax.

She is a giant of our movement. I can’t wait for our progressive movement to build together. #ThankYouElizabeth

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 5, 2020

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) acknowledged Warren’s exit was “very personal” for many Warren backers, adding, “I hope we are graceful and loving as they decide what is needed next.”

So many of my friends are devastated and I know this hits hard. It is very personal for so many of Warren’s supporters. I hope we are graceful and loving as they decide what is needed next.

— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) March 5, 2020

Addressing Warren directly, Tlaib tweeted, “You inspired so many people across the country, especially little girls. Thank you for running and doing it unapologetically.”

.@ewarren you inspired so many people across the country, especially little girls. Thank you for running and doing it unapologetically.

— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) March 5, 2020

The fourth member of the so-called “squad” of freshmen, Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), backed Warren and served as her campaign co-chair.

“My friend. My partner in good. You have fought every single day for our families. This is a movement built to last. The Work continues,” Pressley tweeted following Warren’s announcement.

Righteous words from a righteous woman. My friend. My partner in good. You have fought every single day for our families. This is a movement built to last. The Work continues. In this fight with you always @ewarren https://t.co/kqpqSXcUso pic.twitter.com/eGf7VKOD09

— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) March 5, 2020