Anderson drops primary challenge against DeLauro
Currently a four-term
It was the first primary challenge to DeLauro since 2001.
"I think it is great," Balletto said of Anderson's decision to suspend his campaign.
He called DeLauro "one of the most progressive and aggressive" members of
In a statement, DeLauro said, "It is a great honor for me to serve the constituents of the
Anderson's main issues are support of single-payer health insurance, getting
Anderson said
He said his decision to run was to open up the election process and the Democratic Party "to new ideas and participants."
"The times call for more of us who recognize the challenges as they exist to seize the opportunity and be willing to stand for change," Anderson said in a release.
He also called on state Attorney General Jepsen to lead an effort to sue those states that refuse to adopt Health Care Exchanges or have refused Medicaid coverage for residents.
"As a country, we need to address the hypocrisy of a
He said
Anderson, 62, has been a special education teacher in the
He has held myriad jobs, including working for the state
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