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Working Families Party Endorses Carolyn

WORKING FAMILIES PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ENDORSEMENT OF SENATOR GILLIBRAND

PROGRESSIVE PARTY ENDORSES CONGRESSWOMAN MALONEY

 

NEW YORK – The Working Families Party Executive Committee voted unanimously today to recommend the endorsement of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and announced the party’s official endorsement of Carolyn Maloney for Congress (NY-14), noting both leaders’ commitment to fighting for working New Yorkers.    

“Kirsten is a strong voice and a true champion for New York families,” said Dan Cantor, WFP Executive Director said. “Kirsten understands the real struggles that so many New Yorkers are going through, and whether it’s creating jobs, fighting for health care reform or the environment, she will always stand and fight for us – not the big corporate special interests.”

“Carolyn Maloney has been a strong, consistent advocate for New York’s working families,” said Cantor. “On the votes that matter, Carolyn has stood up to the special interests, helping pass health care, financial, and credit card reform. She’s led the fight to protect women, children and families, and Carolyn's record of results speaks for itself.”

“I am honored to have the support of the Working Families Party,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I look forward to working closely with these progressive champions to fight for our communities, and New Yorkers across the state.” 

"No one has fought harder for common sense progressivism than the Working Families Party and I am very proud to have their support as we continue to work on rebuilding our economy and fighting for New York," said Carolyn Maloney.  

The recommendation of Senator Gillibrand will go the WFP’s State Committee, which will vote on the party’s statewide nominations at its convention this summer.  The Party’s endorsement of Congresswoman Maloney is immediate. 

In 2006, then-US Senator Hillary Clinton received 148,792 votes on the Working Families Party line.  Congresswoman Maloney received 6,813 votes on the WFP ballot line – “Row E” – in 2008.


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  • Hillary Clinton

    "Carolyn Maloney has been a tireless and effective advocate for women in America and abroad. I applaud her ongoing efforts to highlight issues affecting women and to fight for solutions that improve women's lives."

  • Christine Quinn

    "She's led the way on so many issues important to women -- from fighting for pay equity to passing family and medical leave to ensuring women across the country have access to birth control. Carolyn Maloney is a trailblazer who keeps blazing new trails."

  • Gloria Steinem

    "No one knows just how many perpetrators of sexual violence have been identified through DNA evidence thanks to Carolyn Maloney and the funding the Debbie Smith Act provides. We're fortunate to have Carolyn in Congress breaking new ground in the fight to reduce violence against women."

  • Emily's List

    “Congresswoman Maloney has been a leader in Washington and a tremendous advocate for New York City. She has earned a reputation as a tireless supporter for women and families and the protection of a woman’s right to choose..."

  • Nicholas Kristof

    "One of the great champions of women around the world on issues ranging from sex trafficking to reproductive health."

  • Joseph Stiglitz

    "While I am critical of Congress, kudos have to be given to Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, co-chair of the Joint Economic Committee, for her efforts..."

  • Eleanor Smeal

    "It's one thing to vote the right way on choice. It's another to be a true pro-choice leader, as Carolyn Maloney continues to be on every issue that affects women's reproductive freedom and health. We're lucky to have her voice in Congress."

  • The Village Voice

    "Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney [has] been a tiger in the House on every dollar due New York."

  • Speaker Nancy Pelosi

    "Due to her leadership, Congress has passed and President Obama has signed into law her credit card reform bill, which will provide significant consumer protections."

  • New York State AFL-CIO

    "Throughout her career in public service, Carolyn Maloney has been a leader in fighting for the issues important to working people. Working men and women in the 14th Congressional district, across this city, and throughout this state have no greater champion for their cause than Carolyn Maloney."

  • Rep. Jose Serrano

    "No one understands our country's need for comprehensive immigration reform more than Carolyn Maloney. She has been a strong partner and a true advocate for our country's many immigrants and their families."

  • Rep. Mike Honda

    "Carolyn Maloney is a strong advocate for family-based immigration reform. As a co-sponsor of my Reuniting Families Act, she works hard to break down bureaucratic barriers and reunite families of legal immigrants."

  • Mayor Ed Koch

    "She’s the kind of responsive, independent and tenacious representative New Yorkers need. She has my complete support."

  • Elizabeth Holtzman

    “In my career in public service, I have known few who can match Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s record of legislative accomplishments. When it comes to shepherding important bills through Congress, she’s in a class of her own.”

  • Bill Clinton

    "Carolyn’s outstanding record of service and her mile-long list of accomplishments are rare. We need her creative, persistent effectiveness in Congress. Especially now, with all the work she’s done on financial issues. There’s no one better suited to continue fighting for the American consumer."

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