More Than a Dozen Lehigh Valley Democratic Leaders Endorse Arlen Specter
Led by Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham and Democratic Party Chairman TJ Rooney, top Democratic leaders from across the greater Lehigh Valley endorsed Senator Arlen Specter for re-election Monday morning at an event in Allentown.
“Arlen Specter has been a consistent moderate voice for Pennsylvania who has been more focused on results than politics, something we need more of in our country today,” said Cunningham. “In addition, in my 15 years in government in the Lehigh Valley, regardless of political affiliation, I’ve found him to be consistently engaged in and responsive to issues that affect our region. Keeping Arlen Specter in the U.S. Senate will be good for our country, our state and our region.”
“Senator Specter’s clout and independence have served the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania well.” said Northampton County Democratic Chairman Joe Long. “In these uncertain times, his proven track record is what we need.”
Senator Specter thanked the crowd and told them that “the Lehigh Valley is key to my victory this year. I am very grateful and a little overwhelmed by those words of endorsement and the tremendous support from the Lehigh Valley standing with me today.”
“I feel Senator Specter will definitely win and I highly recommend him,” said Northampton County State Committeewoman Joanna Messenlehner. “I think he’s the best candidate for this office. He’s done a fantastic job.”
Lehigh County Democratic Chairman Rick Daugherty said, “Senator Specter has demonstrated throughout his career that public service is his top priority. I welcome his energy, openness and leadership back to the Democratic Party. He is my choice for United States Senate.”
“I’m for Arlen,” said Bucks County Democratic Chairman John Cordisco. “Not only has he been an effective Senator who has consistently delivered for us, he’s also the best candidate for the Democratic Party. We need Senator Specter at the top of our ticket in November.”
Some of the other Democratic leaders joining Cunningham included:
Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowshi, Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham and Senator Specter share a laugh.
- Northampton County Executive John Stoffa
- Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski
- Easton Mayor Sal Panto
- Carbon County Democratic Chairman Frank Jacobs
- Berks County Democratic Chairman Tom Herman
- Mike Fleck - Easton City Council
- Steve Barron - Northampton County Controller
- Mike Schlossberg - Allentown City Council
- Sue Rutt – President, Pa. Fed. of Democratic Women
- Ladd Siftar - Lehigh County State Committee
- James Spang - Lehigh County State Committee
- Mike Feagly - Lehigh County State Committee
- Courtney Robinson - Lehigh County Democratic Party 2nd Vice Chair
- Linda Minger - Lehigh County Democratic Committee
- Katie Lynch - Lehigh Valley Young Democrats
