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Montco Man Who Took Part in 'Occupy Philly' Sets Sight on Schwartz's Congressional Seat

By Brad Segall

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A Montgomery County man is believed to be the first member of the "Occupy" movement to announce his intention to run for US Congress.

Nathan Kleinman, 29, is a Democrat from Jenkintown. He is unemployed and refers to himself as a human rights activist and organizer.

During a news conference today on the steps of the county courthouse in Norristown, Kleinman told reporters he was challenging incumbent Allyson Schwartz in the 13th District primary.

"I want to be clear that I am an autonomous candidate running on my own platform, though I am incredibly proud of my participation in Occupy Philly and Occupy Wall Street, and I do plan to continue that," he said.

That platform, he says, includes economic fairness and equality for all.

He pledged not take any corporate money and vowed not to spend any time raising money when he's elected to Congress.

Standing beside Kleinman was retired Philadelphia police captain Ray Lewis, who made national headlines when he was arrested in New York City as part of the "Occupy" protests.

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