Laesch Wins IBEW Endorsement
January 18th, 2008John Laesch, Democratic primary candidate in Illinois 14th Congressional District, has earned the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 196.
The union represents the highly skilled men and women who have helped build and maintain the electrical infrastructure of Northern Illinois for over 105 years.
The IBEW supports Laesch due to his commitment on behalf of working families.
“We believe you will continue to fight for the working families of the entire United States of America to keep our nation employed and moving ahead,” stated Edgar R. Mings of IBEW Local 196.
Laesch stated, “This has been a great week for our campaign. We have earned several new personal endorsements, as well as support of the hard working men and women of the district. My thanks to the IBEW for their support.”
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn Endorses John Laesch
January 15th, 2008Lt. Governor Pat Quinn has endorsed John Laesch, Democratic primary candidate in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
Lt. Gov. Quinn stated, "John Laesch will be a strong voice for the veterans, consumers, and taxpayers of Illinois and across the nation."
John Laesch responded, “Pat Quinn is an experienced grassroots organizer and advocate for consumer protection, tax reform, and giving citizens a stronger voice in government,” said Laesch, “Pat Quinn and I share the core belief that government works in the interest of the people. I appreciate the confidence that the Lt. Governor has in my leadership ability to get things done in Washington that will improve the lives of people here in Illinois.”
Lt. Gov. Quinn will join John Laesch tomorrow, Wednesday, January 16th at 10:00a.m., at the Laesch for Congress Campaign office, 46 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL, 60506, for a press conference to officially announce the endorsement.
State Senator Mike Noland Endorses John Laesch in IL-14
January 9th, 2008Aurora, IL- On Tuesday January 8, State Senator Mike Noland endorsed Democrat John Laesch for Congress in Illinois’ 14th district.
Noland’s 22nd District is in the northern part of the 14th Congressional District.
“Clear eyed and direct on the issues,” said Noland of Laesch, “his positions on the need for health care reform, a new energy policy, and dogged persistence in general are just a few reasons why we need him now.”
“Senator Noland’s endorsement gives our campaign a tremendous boost as we head towards the February 5th Democratic Primary Election,” said Laesch. “I have worked closely with Mike and, like his constituents, I respect his persistent leadership. I look forward to working with Senator Noland and all of the elected officials, local and state, to address issues like traffic congestion in Northern Kane County, affordable healthcare and economic opportunity. "
State Senator Noland joins a distinguished list of Laesch supporters including Studs Terkel, best selling author and radio and TV personality; Dr. Quentin Young, medical correspondent for WBEZ, and professor at University of Illinois Medical School; Barbara Ehrenreich, author of the best-selling, “Nickel and Dimed,” and more than 60 Democratic precinct committee-persons in the 14th District.
In addition, Laesch has won endorsements from major unions and veteran and political organizations. His union endorsements include the United Auto Workers, Region 4, the Western Regional Council of the United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America, also a nine-state region; the Illinois Council of AFL-CIO; the Illinois State Branch of the International Union of Operating Engineers; the Northwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council; and his own Carpenters Union Local No. 195.
Laesch is also endorsed by the Veterans Alliance for Security and Democracy (VETPAC); the national Democratic Advancement Political Action Committee (DAPAC): the Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization (IVI-IPO); and by both the Illinois 14th District and the Chicago chapters of the Progressive Democrats of America.
Laesch is a leading candidate in the dual primary race February 5, both for general election in November and a March 8 special election for the remainder of Dennis Hastert’s congressional term.
Precinct Committee Endorsements
I would like to personally endorse John Laesch because John has spoken out for me on the most important issues facing Americans today.
He has been consistently courageous in speaking the hard truths that our so-called "leaders" have been unwilling to say.
I believe his intelligence and honesty are what we need, now.
Personal Endorsements
A personʼs wealth should never be a factor in the quality of health care they receive. To often illness in a family will lead to employers cutting costs by removing the employee whose family member is driving up company health care premiums. This will leave a family, already burdened by a chronic illness, with little or no income and no insurance. Itʼs not the employers fault. In order to continue providing at least a minimal insurance plan to the other employees, those who need it the most must be sacrificed.
Unlike what the insurance industry would have you believe the cause of the healthcare crisis in this country isnʼt the result of trial layers. The real reason people are dieing and families are being destroyed is a direct result of insurance lobbyists bribing politicians with campaign contributions. Those are two of the reasons why Iʼve decided to vote for John Laesch. I believe John is the best chance the fourteenth district has in this election to help end the political bribery and bring about a single-payer healthcare system.
Vern DelJonson
Organization Endorsements
The Laesch for Congress Campaign is honored to announce that John Laesch has earned both the
“The National Organization for Women Political Action Committee is proud to endorse John Laesch, candidate for Congress in the 14th Congressional District. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to women’s rights and equality for all. Laesch’s commitment is exemplified by a diverse staff including women at every level of his campaign team working hard to elect him. We know that we can count on John to be a strong voice for women in Washington,”
-Melody Drnach, NOW VP, Action
