Endorsements
Take a look at what these influential supporters are saying about Bob Roggio.
Barack Obama
United States Senator
Democratic nominee for president
“I enthusiastically endorse Bob Roggio for Congress. We need leaders like Bob who are committed to challenging the status quo and bringing a new voice of change to Washington. I am proud to support his candidacy.”
Bob Casey
United States Senator
“This is a momentous election year and I can assure you that Bob is one of the strongest challengers in the country....Bob’s campaign is about new priorities and working together to find common sense solutions....I’m looking forward to calling Bob my colleague and working with him to find new solutions, new ideas, and new priorities for America.”
Bill George
President, PA AFL-CIO
“Bob has proven himself to be a friend and supporter of working families. He understands that workers are struggling in this economy with stagnant wages, soaring prices for health care, gas and food. He advocates and supports an agenda that mirrors the priorities of the labor movement. We are confident that he will put this country back on track toward prosperity and opportunity for all not the few.”
Patrick Murphy
United States Congressman
“I've worked with Bob Roggio and am proud to call him a respected friend. He is dedicated to changing Washington by focusing on restoring fiscal responsibility, bringing our troops home from Iraq, expanding healthcare coverage for all Americans, and finding real and lasting solutions to our nation's energy crisis. He is someone we can trust to work for the people, not the special interests.”
Patricia Eakin, RN
President, Pennsylvania Association
of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals
“We are thrilled to endorse Bob Roggio’s candidacy for Congress in the 6th District. We believe Bob is an outstanding candidate and appreciate his support for healthcare reform and for legislative priorities, including safe staffing for nurses and banning mandatory overtime for healthcare professionals. We believe our healthcare system is in ‘critical condition’ and know that Bob Roggio will be a champion to improve it for the sake of our patients and our profession.”
Pro-Choice America
“Please vote for Bob Roggio. Bob Roggio...is running against staunchly anti-choice incumbent Representative Jim Gerlach. Representative Gerlach received a 50% rating from NARAL Pro-Choice America.”
Allyson Schwartz
United States Congresswoman
“Bob Roggio has what it takes to be a great Congressman. He is an experienced and proven leader. Please join me in supporting Bob and in sending him to represent our values in Washington.”
Paul Helmke
President
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
“Bob Roggio will fight for common sense gun laws to reduce the tragic toll of gun violence in America....We make it too easy for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons....We know we will have a partner in Bob Roggio in fighting for sensible gun laws to protect you, your family and your community.”
Wendell W. Young, IV
President, UFCW Local 1776
“Dear Bob,
“We are happy to announce that you have received the endorsement of the UFCW Local 1776 Executive Board. Our 23,000 members across the Commonwealth will be notified of this endorsement by mail to their homes as well as worksite flyers at their job.
“Our endorsement recognizes your commitment to policies that benefit working families....”
Alliance for Retired Americans
297,000 members in Pennsylvania
“Your positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older Americans. Your leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security privatization and strengthening the Social Security and Medicare systems exhibits that commitment.
“In addition, our members can support your candidacy because of your belief in the need to provide more affordable health care for older Americans, to create a Medicare drug program that benefits seniors, not insurance and drug companies, as well as the need for stronger retirement and pension security, and quality long term and nursing home care.
“The Alliance for Retired Americans believes that your election to the House of Representatives will enhance the quality of life for older Americans.”
More Endorsements:
American Federation of Teachers | Alliance for Retired Americans | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers |