Article snippet: RALEIGH, N.C. — As Senator Elizabeth Warren’s town hall event began Thursday night in a high school auditorium here, the crowd rose to deliver a standing ovation. It was not for Warren. “My name is Ayanna Pressley,” said the Massachusetts representative who had endorsed Warren’s Democratic presidential bid the day before. Pressley led the crowd in a rousing speech that sounded like a Sunday sermon, complete with a refrain of “I came to spread the good news.” That good news, she said, was that Warren is running for president. Then Warren took the stage and gave Pressley a hug. “We have fought side-by-side for people who don’t have a voice in this political system. That’s why we’re here,” Warren said. “It is not only an honor to fight alongside Ayanna, it is a pleasure to fight alongside Ayanna.” The moment showed that Pressley’s endorsement could be beneficial to both of them. Warren gained a prominent black supporter who could be a valuable surrogate during the Democratic primary campaign. But Pressley ultimately could be the bigger winner because of the brighter spotlight her efforts for Warren could deliver. “For Pressley, who is a rising star in this party, this elevates her profile and her voice and I believe it elevates some of the issues she has championed in Congress,” said Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist in South Carolina. “It would be malpractice if [Pressley] does not come to South Carolina and spend significant time or even come to the Sout... Link to the full article to read more