JGR’S FIRST ENDORSEMENT

Source: Politico

First in Playbook, youth climate advocacy group Sunrise Movement NYC will endorse Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas for state Senate at the Queens Democrat’s campaign fundraiser tonight in Jackson Heights.

That’s a sign of how young lefties are foaming at the mouth to see JGR challenge state Sen. Jessica Ramos, after the incumbent shocked her progressive allies by endorsing Andrew Cuomo for mayor.

“Ramos has spent the better part of the last year burning bridges with progressive groups,” said Michael Magazine, head of elected partnerships for Sunrise Movement NYC. “We have much more faith in González-Rojas’ character.”

González-Rojas formed a Senate campaign last week, City & State first reported. Ramos’ campaign declined to comment on the endorsement. — Jeff Coltin