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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Politics
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Bernie Sanders dives into a key House battleground Trump carried in 2024 with a new endorsement
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on Thursday announced his endorsement of Democrat Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin's 3rd District — making a foray into one of a handful of districts that could decide the next House majority, which President Donald Trump carried by 7 points less than a year ago. 'Rebecca is a working class fighter who developed her populist roots in rural Western Wisconsin. A daughter of farmers, a waitress and a small business owner — she's lived through failed policies from Washington elites and is ready to deliver tangible outcomes that working people will actually feel,' Sanders said in a statement shared first with NBC News. Sanders' endorsement brings renewed national attention to a race that Cooke lost by less than 3 percentage points last year as GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden earned a second term. And it also highlights a notable cross-section of support for Cooke — who has also been endorsed by the Blue Dog Democrats' PAC, a longtime supporter of party moderates — as Democrats in Washington and around the country review the party's policy platforms, personalities and coalitions after they suffered defeat to Trump in the 2024 election. Cooke said in an interview that Sanders' endorsement meant a lot to her because 'Bernie really is no bulls---.' 'He's been able to pass legislation in the fray of Washington while remaining really true to his core values that center around the working class, and his voice has never really wavered,' she said. Cooke said she voted for Sanders in the 2016 Democratic presidential primary and has valued his authenticity ever since. 'Why wouldn't I seek support from someone like that in an era, kind of, where nothing feels authentic, when Bernie really is?' she added. Last year, Cooke campaigned on a message focused largely on the economy and ran ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in her district. She also ran with the support of the New Democrat Coalition and Blue Dog Democrats, two groups of moderate congressional Democrats who tout their support for bipartisanship and working across the aisle. The Blue Dog PAC endorsed her again this month. Sanders followers and some Blue Dog types have clashed over the years over policy and the direction of the Democratic Party. Cooke acknowledged that 'it could seem surprising, you know, to welcome an endorsement like that from Senator Sanders.' 'But I really think that it's important that we let go of purity tests in politics and that we stay disciplined on creating election wins,' she said, adding that in her campaign she hopes to shed the labels of 'moderate' or 'progressive' and gain support from a broad base of voters. 'I am a Blue Dog and a new Dem, but I'm also very progressive where it counts,' Cooke said. 'I don't like the labels and the boxes that kind of have been created, because immediately, you know, you're written off and 'othered' in your party because you're this or because you're that. And really, I'm just — I'm running because I'm for western Wisconsin, period.' Democrats need a net gain of at least three districts to retake a majority in the House in 2026. And Wisconsin's 3rd District is expected to be highly competitive again in 2026. It's one of just nine Republican-held House seats rated as toss-ups by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. As Cooke welcomes Sanders' support in a district Trump has carried three times, after Barack Obama and other Democratic presidential nominees carried it in previous elections, the Democratic Party is grappling with how to move forward from the 2024 election. Some Democrats — like Sens. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts — have said Democrats alienated some voters in recent years by insisting that candidates agree with certain socially progressive norms and use 'woke' language that not all voters understand. 'We have to, you know, quit demonizing people along the political spectrum. Otherwise we're, we're never going to get there. We're never going to achieve the things that we want to get done," Cooke said. Sanders, who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020, kicked off a nationwide 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour this year, rallying with voters across the country and urging Democrats to fight Trump and his allies and to listen to voters' concerns about the economy. Sanders made several stops in Wisconsin, including in Eau Claire County, which is in the 3rd District. Sanders' endorsement statement praised Cooke as a potential "partner in Congress" who shares his goal of "building opportunities for the working class." "She will be an ally to me in the House as she works to enforce antitrust laws against corporate monopolies that have bankrupted family farms like hers, raise the federal minimum wage to a living wage and expand Medicare to cover vision, dental and hearing," Sanders said in the statement. He has already thrown his support behind several other candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. They include Maine's former state Senate president Troy Jackson, who is running for governor; Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed; and Michigan state Rep. Donavan McKinney, who is challenging Rep. Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary in a Detroit-area district. On Monday, Sanders also backed New York state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in next week's New York mayoral primary. This article was originally published on
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Foden's girlfriend Rebecca goes braless in revealing outfit as she steals show at De Bruyne's Man City leaving party
PHIL FODEN'S girlfriend Rebecca stole the show at Kevin De Bruyne's Manchester City leaving party. Manager Pep Guardiola and his players gathered to give the captain his send off after ten years of service. 11 11 11 11 11 De Bruyne announced in April he would be leaving City when his contract expires at the end of the season. City threw a party for their departing hero at a Manchester restaurant on Wednesday, with Wags invited along. Foden was joined by Rebecca Cooke, the mother of his three children. Rebecca looked the part as she went braless in a black jumpsuit, which she paired with blue heels and a purse in the design of a cocktail glass. Jack Grealish also caught the eye in a leather jacket, while the man of the hour De Bruyne wore a smart navy jacket and trousers with Doc Martens. His wife Michele stunned in a short black dress featuring lace at the top - she wore brown heels and walked into the restaurant hand in hand with her husband. Michele posed with other wags as well as midfielder Mateo Kovacic and his wife Izabel. Bernardo Silva and his partner Ines Tomaz caught the eye too - and not just because of Ines' red dress. That is because they arrived with De Bruyne face masks, which they used to cover their face for photos. Guardiola looked casual compared to his squad and even arrived pushing his bicycle. Roy Keane cracks joke live on Sky Sports as he tells De Bruyne to join Man Utd De Bruyne will leave City after ten years and 14 trophies won. He has remained coy on his future but is now expected to leave the Premier League, despite previously saying he was "open for anything". 11 11 11 11 11
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Phil Foden's girlfriend and mum-of-three Rebecca Cooke, 24, is the ultimate WAG as she bares bronzed skin in racy jumpsuit with quirky cocktail bag
Manchester City star Phil Foden 's girlfriend Rebecca Cooke made sure all eyes were on her when the WAG stepped out with the Manchester City star for a team dinner last night. Stockport native Rebecca, 24, who shares three children with the English midfielder, joined Foden's teammates for City great Kevin de Bruyne's leaving party in Manchester on Wednesday. Dressed in all-black, Rebecca picked a plunging, sleeveless jumpsuit that showed off her cleavage, toned midriff and golden tan, as Rebecca also wore a big smile while posing for pictures with her footballer boyfriend. While Rebecca's monochromatic outfit didn't feature too much embellishment, her rhinestone-studded clutch more than made up for its lack of sparkle. As she walked into the restaurant with Phil by her side, Rebecca was seen carrying a quirky bag shaped like a martini glass - complete with a glittering slice of lemon - that appears to be a high-street find. A version of the widely-duped, whimsical purse appears to have been designed by Bui Accessories, a Lagos-based brand, that retails for a surprisingly affordable £52 - but is currently out-of-stock. She matched her earrings and open-toe stilletos to the statement bag, with Rebecca picking a pair of electric blue heels and turquoise earrings to finish her look. Rebecca styled her long, blonde tresses in loose waves that cascaded down her shoulder and looked radiant as she opted for a fresh-faced, bronzed makeup look finished with swipes of soft pink blush and lipstick. Their most recent appearance comes after the couple sparked engagement rumours after Rebecca was spotted wearing a large diamond ring on her ring finger in February. At the time, The Sun reported that the Premier League star whisked Rebecca away on a romantic trip to Paris for New Year's Eve, where he reportedly proposed. In photos obtained by the newspaper, Rebecca - who has been with Phil since they were both teenagers - is seen trying to conceal the large ring while out and about. 'The pair of them have been together since they were young and their family and friends have been expecting them to get engaged for a while,' a source told the publication. 'The time seemed right for Phil to pop the question. He took her away to Paris for New Year's Eve and when they came back Rebecca had a sparkling diamond ring on her engagement finger.' They continued: 'The ring is absolutely huge. It's a massive diamond. She loves it and she's very proud of wearing it although she hasn't announced anything about it.' The insider also hinted that a potential wedding could be a star-studded affair, with Premier League players and glamorous WAGs in attendance. Phil and Rebecca have been childhood sweethearts since their teenage years, after meeting at a party. They are parents to three children. Rebecca gave birth to their third child last June, with Phil flying back from the Euros to be by her side in the delivery room. A source close to the star told MailOnline at the time: 'Phil is very close to his family, particularly his parents.' 'They, along with Rebecca, have been a constant source of support for Ronnie when he has felt the pressure and when things have got tough.' Phil and Rebecca welcomed their first child, Ronnie, in 2019, followed by their daughter, True, in 2021 and their second son last June. In an interview with Manchester City, Phil spoke about being there for the birth of Ronnie, saying: 'I was there for the birth. I walked out of the room, gave it a little tear and then went back in like nothing happened'. Phil has recently become the youngest player to win six league titles, helping Manchester City secure their fourth consecutive Premier League last season. His growing wealth and status as one of the world's best young footballers have improved the fortunes of his entire family. He even bought a £3million, six-bed gated house in an upmarket Cheshire village for his parents. The house is perfectly located within walking distance from his own £2.85million home which he shares with his partner Rebecca and their three children. At the start of 2025, Phil celebrated Rebecca's birthday with a with a swanky dinner at Shisha Lounge in Manchester. The England star, 24, was seen hand-in-hand with his glamorous girlfriend as they arrived at the dinner hotspot. Rebecca stunned in a dramatic white beaded gown as she arrived for the celebrations. The couple were joined by Phil's City teammate Rico Lewis and his partner, as well as former footballer Ched Evans. Phil and Rebecca were seen arriving for the birthday dinner in the sports star's £200,000 Mercedes G-Wagon before heading into the eatery.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Phil Foden splashes HUGE sum to buy daughter, True, 3, a Rolex – and it's identical to one worn by A-lister's daughter
AT the age of three, Phil Foden's daughter might struggle to tell the time — but Daddy has already treated her to a £10,000 Rolex. Little True was seen wearing the pricey watch in pictures posted on her Instagram page last week. 4 4 England and Man City ace Phil, 24, and girlfriend Rebecca Cooke run the site, which has 22,400 followers. True is also seen kitted out in a £160 Monnalisa designer dress, a £40 bag from Hookd and a Pandora charm bracelet. Her Rolex is identical to one worn by Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi, six. Phil's own watch collection includes a Rolex Sky Dweller and a Day Date. The midfielder, who came on as a sub in yesterday's FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, loves spending his £200,000-a-week wages on his kids — Ronnie, five, True, and baby boy Phil Junior. True was given a pony, Angus, at Christmas and is having riding lessons. A source said: 'True loves anything girly, sparkly — she loves fancy things. She is the little girl that wants for nothing.' Phil recently moved the family to a mansion with a lake in the Cheshire countryside. He was brought up on a council estate in nearby Edgeley, Stockport. His mum, Claire, has revealed how much her son had changed recently. She said: 'The shocking thing is I hear him ordering salmon a lot now and he never used to eat that.' 4
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
England ace Phil Foden reveals surprise new hobby after shunning nights out on the town
ENGLAND'S Phil Foden says he shuns the nightlife to relax with board games and nature. The Manchester City ace, 24, relishes home life at his country mansion and fishing lake. 3 He said: 'I love sitting in my garden and looking at all the wildlife.' Winding down allows him to go fishing with son Ronnie, six. He said: 'I started with my dad, so it's nice to pass it on.' And Phil's private chef cooks for fiancée Rebecca Cooke, mum to their three kids. Friends join them some evenings. The midfielder added: 'We love to play Ludo and board games. "I like to chill and relax really.' He said the family enjoy zoo trips and hiring bouncy castles. Instead of a footballer off-season trip to Marbella or Ibiza, Phil will be in France 'where the fish are a little bigger'. 'They should be ashamed' - Pep Guardiola slams Man Utd fans for sick chants aimed at City ace Phil Foden's mum 3
