Democracy for America Endorses Alan Grayson for United States Congress
Released: Wednesday, September 24, 2008BURLINGTON, VT
DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation's largest progressivepolitical action community, has endorsed Alan Grayson's campaign to represent Floridas 8th Congressional District.
"Alan Grayson doesnt back down, he takes on the tough fights and wins,"said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. "Democracy for America is proud to endorse his campaign because AlanGrayson will be a progressive champion for his constituents."
Alan Grayson is a Harvard-educated attorney who has built a powerful reputationas a staunch opponent of government waste and fraud. As the founder andmanager of his own law firm, Alan Grayson has conducted what the Wall StreetJournal called a one-man war against contractor fraud in Iraq. Alan has been the plaintiffs attorney inevery False Claims Act case being actively litigated concerning contractorfraud in Iraq.
Through the years, Alan Grayson has shown time and again he has the tenacityand skills to get the job done. From a housing project in the Bronx to Harvard to working as a judges assistant in the District ofColumbia Circuit Court of Appeals to founding a Fortune 1000 company, IDTCorp., to running a successful law practice, Alan is a hard worker with a recordof accomplishment that cannot be matched.
I am honored to have the endorsement of Democracy for America because I share DFAs mission of citizenempowerment and grassroots organizing,said Alan Grayson. This puts us one step closer to winning the election andmaking real change in America.
"Alan Grayson will deliver for his constituents on health care andreturning good paying jobs to the District. His Republican opponent cantsay the same thing because his opponent has no plan," said ArshadHasan, Executive Director of DFA. "Alan Grayson knows the War in Iraq has been a drain on our resources and the recklesspolicies of George Bush and John McCain have unnecessarily tarnished the United States standing in the world. Alan will work to endthis war and bring our brave men and women in uniform home."
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