"I am supporting Bernie Sanders because at heart of his campaign is his commitment to the fundamental idea that your life shouldn't be determined the minute you are born: whether you are born rich, poor, black, white, or brown, everyone should have the same opportunities,'' said state Sen. Gary Winfield of New Haven. "Sen. Sanders and I both believe that we need to work to reform systems that do not work for people and that requires work. Sen. Sanders has been at work for a long time and today I am proud to lend my endorsement to his candidacy for president of the United States."