Kingson co-founded the national organization Social Security Works and started the Strengthen Social Security Coalition, which comprises more than 300 organizations focused on strengthening and expanding Social Security. And Eric is going to be one of those members," Sanders said at the rally in Syracuse Friday. Kingson endorsed Sanders for president, whereas his two opponents, former political staffer Colleen Deacon, 38, and attorney Steve Williams, 53, endorsed Hillary Clinton. Sanders went to New York on Friday to campaign for Eric Kingson, a 70-year-old Syracuse University professor and political novice. Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) political muscle in down-ballot races will face a key test Tuesday, as his chosen candidate in New York's 24th congressional district faces off against two competitors who have more support from New York elected officials and Democratic organizations.

Source: Huffington Post June 27, 2016 17:15 UTC