Deval Patrick announced he is officially joining the Democratic field saying, “this won’t be easy and it shouldn’t be but I’m placing my faith in people who feel left out and left-back who just want a fair shot at a better future – not built by someone better than you, not built for you, but built with you.” In a video kicking off his campaign, the former Governor of Massachusetts this background as a poor child growing up on the south side of Chicago.
In a spirit of profound gratitude for all the country has given to me, with a determination to build a better, more sustainable, more inclusive American Dream for everyone:
I am today announcing my candidacy for President of the United States.https://t.co/hObdLNiFMJ pic.twitter.com/fGmI0qxkxS
— Deval Patrick (@DevalPatrick) November 14, 2019
Patrick talked more about his decision on CBS This Morning. Watch above.