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CCAG Endorses Murphy and Donovan

Published May 24, 2012

CCAG’s endorsement based upon the candidates commitment to making government work for Connecticut’s families.

New Britain – The Connecticut Citizen Action Group (CCAG) announced their endorsement of Chris Murphy for US Senate and Chris Donovan for the 5th Congressional District today at a press conference today. CCAG announced that these two races were the organization’s top priority for the second half of 2012 and pledged to engage their over 20,000 member families in winning these races.

“It is essential that Connecticut send Chris and Chris to represent us in Washington,” said Tom Swan, Executive Director of CCAG. “We would be hard pressed to think of any two elected officials who could fight more effectively for Connecticut’s families.”

CCAG worked closely with Representative Murphy when he was a state legislator on health care issues and could always count on him on other issues, especially those relating to anti-corruption reforms, including Connecticut’s landmark Citizens Election Program. In Congress, Chris continued to advocate for reforms including pushing for an independent ethics process, meaningful health care legislation and for government procurement of American made products.

“Chris has a tremendous track record of standing up to moneyed interests to make government work more effectively for Connecticut families” Continued Swan. “His election will be the type of change Connecticut voters need and deserve in the US Senate.”

“Over the past 25 years, there is no organization in Connecticut that has fought harder for middle class consumers than CCAG. From campaign finance reform, to the fight for universal health care, I’ve been proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with CCAG over the years, and I am thrilled to have their support in this campaign,” said Chris Murphy. “CCAG knows how to win

legislative fights, and they know how to win elections. In an election where we expect to be outspent five to one, CCAG’s grassroots organization will be a key to our victory.”

As a former organizer with CCAG, including in New Britain, Chris Donovan knows firsthand the issues that CCAG member families are dealing with on a daily basis. Over the past 18 years Representative Donovan has done more to advance CCAG’s issue agenda than any other Legislator. Whether it be environmental protection, good government, social justice or health care issues Chris Donovan worked with CCAG to ensure the public’s voice was heard.

“Congress needs a principled fighter like Chris Donovan in these trying times,” said John Murphy, CCAG Political Director. “Chris has been able to accomplish a great deal, while staying true to his values, the same ones he exhibited in his days at CCAG.”

“As a former CCAG organizer, it is an honor to have the support and endorsement of the members of CCAG. Together we will knock on doors and make phone calls, as we continue to fight side by side for fairness, dignity, and respect for every Connecticut family.”

CCAG announced that they will do everything they can to advance these candidacies including mobilizing our members in assist in broader voter education and mobilization efforts.