Sanders Rallies Bakersfield for Democrat Who Attacks Valadao on Medicaid Cuts

Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied in Bakersfield on Oct. 4 for Randy Villegas, the progressive Democratic challenger seeking to unseat Republican Rep. David Valadao in California's 22nd Congressional District, a toss-up race in the Central Valley. Villegas criticized Valadao for supporting Medicaid and nutrition assistance cuts in the federal budget bill and for accepting campaign contributions from corporations including UnitedHealthcare. The event drew hundreds of supporters and highlighted Democrats' bet that progressive messaging, including universal healthcare, can resonate in a historically conservative, low-turnout district ahead of the November midterms.

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