Iowa-Nebraska NAACP President Betty Andrews Endorses Tom Steyer
(Des Moines, Feb 1) Presidential candidate Tom Steyer has been endorsed by community activist Betty Andrews. Andrews has worked to empower African Americans for years through many roles including as the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP State Area Conference president, a governor’s criminal justice reform group appointee, and the CEO of Iowa’s African American Festival. Steyer emerged as a front runner for Andrews several weeks ago and recently after attending Steyer’s block party with the NAACP, Urban Dreams, and Creative Visions, she made the decision to endorse Tom. Andrews was impressed by Steyer’s work fighting for economic and environmental justice, and having an honest conversation about race in this country. Andrews said this about her endorsement:
“As we head into the Iowa caucus, one presidential contender has emerged as a candidate I am willing to count on. That’s Tom Steyer.
Tom Steyer’s investment in the community goes back decades. He’s not afraid to call out the racist actions of Donald Trump and has a plan for a commission on reparations on day one of his presidency. As a justice activist, it’s important to me that America has a president that can hear the voice of marginalized people and take action in favor of addressing disparities. I’m counting on Tom’s business experience, ethics, and integrity to work for the people. His economic plan will create and support opportunities for everyday Americans to live their dreams. As president,Tom Steyer will put people above profits and limit the influence of corporate lobbyists. I’m caucusing for and counting on Tom!”
From TeamTom precinct captains in Waterloo, who have never caucused before, to communities across Nevada and South Carolina, Steyer has put in the work to be a partner and speak to the issues most impacting people and that means organizing everywhere. This follows a string of endorsements in the final days before the caucus from AAPI Caucus Chair Holly Christine Brown and Dubuque State Rep Chuck Isenhart.
*Please note this is a personal endorsement