Kara Eastman
Kara Eastman is a Democratic Party activist in Nebraska.
"End the Forever War"
END THE FOREVER WAR PLEDGE
- The United States has been in a state of continuous, global, open-ended military conflict since 2001. Over 2.5 million troops have fought in this “Forever War” in over a dozen countries – including Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Niger, Somalia, and Thailand. I pledge to the people of the United States of America, and to our military community in particular, that I will (1) fight to reclaim Congress’s constitutional authority to conduct oversight of U.S. foreign policy and independently debate whether to authorize each new use of military force, and (2) act to bring the Forever War to a responsible and expedient conclusion.
2020 signatories of the Common Defense pledge.
Non-Incumbent Federal Candidates
John Hickenlooper, Adrian Perkins, Dani Brzozowski, Moe Davis, Wendy Davis, Kara Eastman, Kristy Gnibus, Joan Greene, Jon Hoadley, Donna Imam, Sara Jacobs, Mondaire Jones, Ike McCorkle, Hillary Mueri, Michael Muscato, Marie Newman, Julie Oliver, Roger Polack, Qasim Rashid, Mike Siegel, Candace Valenzuela.[1]
Our Revolution
PDA endorsement
In 2020 Progressive Democrats of America endorsed Kara Eastman's congressional run.[2]
AOC support
Michael Grochowski February 21 2020.
AOC's Courage to Change endorses DSA member and NYC-DSA candidate Samelys López for Congress - Bronx NY-15.
In February 2020 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launched her own political action committee to boost challengers in 2020 congressional races.
The move shows the 30-year-old New York freshman's intentions to continue battling with her party's establishment.
Ocasio-Cortez unveiled the website for her group — dubbed "Courage to Change PAC" — along with a slate of seven endorsements for female candidates who in some cases are competing against other Democrats backed by party campaign committees.
Her new group's mission statement says it "seeks to reward challengers and incumbents who display political courage — people who refuse to bow to establishment pressure, who advocate ferociously for working-class families, and who have lived the same struggles as the people they seek to represent."
Ocasio-Cortez touted House and Senate candidates who haven't served in Congress before; five are women of color.
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, who is running for Senate in Texas, is competing against MJ Hegar, a combat veteran who is backed by the Senate Democrats' campaign arm.
The others — Jessica Cisneros of Texas, Georgette Gomez of California, Samelys Lopez of New York, Kara Eastman of Nebraska, Marie Newman of Illinois and Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico — are running in House races.
Two are running against current House Democratic incumbents — Cisneros is attempting to beat Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar, a moderate eight-term member who stresses his appeal to independents and Republicans. Newman is running for the second time against Illinois Rep. Daniel Lipinski, also serving his eighth term, who some liberals have criticized for his anti-abortion rights voting record.[3]
Brand New Congress
In 2020 Kara Eastman was a Brand New Congress endorsed candidate for US Congress in Nebraska.
2020 supporters
Kara Eastman September 28 2019.
Great turnout for our first canvass! Excited about hitting the doors and talking with voters in #ne02 about the issues that matter most! #canvassbeforekickoff — with Jake Seeman, Giselle Bergmeier, Jaden Perkins, Fatima Flores-Lagunas and Lee Nakamoto.
Common Defense
Common Defense endorsed Kara Eastman in 2020.
Common Defense endorsed Kara Eastman in 2018.
Socialist field director
Fatima Flores-Lagunas is a Field Director at Kara Eastman 2020. Also worked on 2018 campaign.
Campaign finance director
Dave Pantos, who is Kara Eastman's campaign finance director.
Justice Democrats
Kara Eastman NE 02 was endorsed by Justice Democrats for 2018 and 2020.
Vote Common Good 2018 endorsements
Vote Common Good 2018 endorsements included Kara Eastman.
Socialist supporter
Mahmud Fitil May 21, 2018 · I will be working to get Kara Eastman elected to congress. Join us...
Learn how you can get involved with Kara Eastman’s campaign-electing a female congressional representative for #NE02 focused on the real issues facing this nation!
Mahmud Fitil May 16, 2018 · Tebrikler/Congrats on the Primary win yesterday Kara Eastman!
I am elated the people decided the progressive choice for congress. Kara Eastman for Congress. Hayırlı olsun... ✊🏼💂🏼❤️💧
- BringHomeDonBacon
- AFutureToBelieveIn
- EnoughIsEnough
- OurRevolution
- OmahaDSA
Socialist canvassers for Kara
Tom Tilden October 6, 2018:
Had a great canvass for Kara Eastman today! Looking forward to having this Nebraska progressive representing us in Congress. #EastmanForCongress — with Sarah Jane Teetzel, Scott Burger, Tom Tilden and Alex Garrison.
Tilden connection
Tom Tilden — with Kathy Savory and Janet Tilden, Sarah Jane Teetzel, Rachel Carraher, Rob Carraher, Kara Eastman. November 3, 2018 · Look who was at the #KaraEastmanForCongress campaign headquarters to see us off before the morning canvass!
November 3, 2018 ·
Progressive Democrats of America #PDA #PDANebraska is proud to endorse and support Kara Eastman for Congress! Nebraska needs a Representative who will fight for Medicare for all, for our environment and who will address the problem of Income Inequality! #KaraForCongress.
Campaign manager
2018 campaign manager was Ben Onkka.