CSEA Seeks 'Fresh Perspective' in Endorsing Scott Murphy in 20th Congressional District Special Election

ALBANY, NY (03/04/2009)(readMedia)-- Citing his fresh perspective, CSEA — New York's Leading Union – has endorsed Scott Murphy in the special election in the 20th Congressional District.

"Scott Murphy is uniquely qualified to serve us in Congress from his experience in the private sector helping create over 1,000 jobs," said CSEA President Danny Donohue. "CSEA is confident that Scott will not only represent the people of the district well but will also distinguish himself through his energy and ideas."

"Coming from a union family, I am proud to receive the backing of CSEA members who are truly representative of the people of Upstate New York and the 20th Congressional District," Scott Murphy said. "CSEA members do the work that makes Upstate a better place every day. As a member of Congress it will be my priority to follow in the footsteps of Senator Gillibrand and stand up for fairness and create jobs Upstate."

Donohue noted that Murphy supports the stimulus legislation recently passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama and is committed to seeing that investment in our nation's future is used wisely.

"The stimulus legislation is critically important and we need to be sure that it will make the impact we need to get our economy moving again," Donohue said. "There is no doubt that Scott Murphy will use his knowledge and talent to ensure responsible action."

"This is a time for new beginnings and new possibilities and Scott Murphy is the candidate who best embodies that," Donohue said.

CSEA represents nearly 300,000 working people across New York. There are more than 13,000 CSEA members who live in the 20th Congressional District.

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