Progressive group backs Republican in Arkansas' 3rd District

WASHINGTON -- When supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders launched Brand New Congress last year, they made it their mission to recruit and support an army of progressive anti-incumbent political candidates.

Today, at their Brand New Summit in Washington, they'll show off a slate of 20 challengers from around the country, including the Rev. Robb Ryerse of Springdale.

The 42-year-old pastor of Fayetteville's Vintage Fellowship is one of two Republican hopefuls to receive the group's seal of approval; the rest are Democrats.

All of the candidates are committed to fixing a broken system, Ryerse said, adding, "We may not be in the same party, but we're on the same team."

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