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Sens. Sanders, Warren and Harris are showing their support for Denver’s educators

Denver’s teachers strike has become a cause célèbre for national politicians and local elected leaders.

Among the most prominent cheerleaders for the educators: U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris.

“In the richest country in the world, our teachers should be the best-paid, not among the worst-paid,” Sanders, a possible Democratic candidate for president, said in a Twitter post hours after the strike began Monday.

Warren, who has declared her candidacy for 2020, posted later that she was with the teachers “all the way” in their fight “to get the pay they deserve.”

Harris, who also has announced her run for president, chimed in Tuesday that she unequivocally stands with Denver teachers.

The politicians’ comments suggest they may try to make education and economic inequality an issue in the national primary.

Colorado’s own two possible presidential candidates — former Gov. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet — have not taken positions. Hickenlooper tweeted Tuesday afternoon that as a Denver Public Schools parent he’s glad negotiations have resumed. Bennet, a former superintendent of the district, hasn’t commented on the situation since the strike began.

Mayor Michael Hancock said his office is working with both sides.

“Just know, we’re here to support you and to be sure everyone feels valued through this process. We get you and we’ve got you,” Hancock posted. He added that “our teachers deserve better pay and a better quality of life.”

Mayoral challengers Lisa Calderón, Penfield Tate and Jamie Giellis, on the other hand, posted images from teacher rallies and expressed support.

Jason Crow, the new Democratic congressman in Aurora, posted that he is “proud to stand in solidarity” with teachers, and state Treasurer Dave Young said he supports the strike.