07 Jun 2013

Braley Builds Support with Carpenters Endorsement

By Jeff Link

DES MOINES, IA - The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters have announced their endorsement of Bruce Braley for US Senate. The labor organization, a division of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, represents thousands of carpenters and their families across 47 Iowa counties.

Braley announced in February that he had formed a committee to run for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.

Kurt Brunner, Political Coordinator for the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters said, "The Carpenters are proud to endorse Bruce Braley because he's never forgotten where he's come from. Bruce grew up in Brooklyn, Iowa, and worked hard to put himself through college and law school, waiting tables and working construction. He's taken the Iowa values he learned and worked hard in Congress to build a ladder of opportunity for more families. He'll do even more in the US Senate."

Bruce Braley said, "It's an honor to have the Carpenters endorsement. Their members work hard every day to make a better life for their families. That's why I'm running for Senate: to strengthen the middle class, expand economic opportunity for everyone, and bring people together to get things done."

The Carpenters endorsement is the latest in a wave of endorsements for Braley, highlighted by the endorsement of Sen. Tom Harkin in April.

In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell announced their endorsement; in March, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald endorsed; on April 3rd, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley. Sixteen other Iowa labor organizations have also endorsed Braley.  The Planned Parenthood Action Fund has also endorsed Braley.

In April, Braley reported he had raised $1.07 million for his Senate campaign and had over $1 million cash on hand as of March 30th. Iowans from all 99 counties have contributed to Braley for Iowa.

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20 May 2013

Braley for Iowa Launches iowaproblemsolver.com

By Jeff Link

Website highlights Braley's record of getting things done for Iowa

DES MOINES, IA - Braley for Iowa today launched a new website, www.iowaproblemsolver.com, to highlight Rep. Bruce Braley's unparalleled record of getting things done for Iowa.

The website includes details on Braley's many accomplishments for the people he represents. Going forward, the site will be updated frequently as Braley continues to effectively fight for Iowa.

Jeff Link, adviser to Braley for Iowa, said, "Governor Terry Branstad put it best: we need an Iowa problem solver to replace Tom Harkin in the US Senate.

"There is no more accomplished Iowa problem solver than Bruce Braley. For six years, Bruce has been getting things done for Iowa every day. From creating a program to train Iowa workers for jobs in renewable energy to fixing government regulations that put Marshalltown manufacturing at risk, Bruce doesn't stop working for Iowa. And he'll be even more effective in the Senate.

"We're launching iowaproblemsolver.com to highlight Bruce's tremendous record of accomplishment for the people he represents."

The website can be viewed at www.iowaproblemsolver.com. Braley for Iowa will be tweeting accomplishments all week using the hashtag #iaproblemsolver.

During a press conference on April 29, Governor Terry Branstad was discussing his thoughts on an appealing candidate for US Senate when he said, "I think we need an Iowa problem solver... in the United States Senate."

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03 May 2013

United Steelworkers District 11 Endorses Braley for Senate

By Jeff Link

DES MOINES, IA - The United Steelworkers District 11 have announced their endorsement of Bruce Braley for US Senate. USW District 11 covers Iowa and 10 other states in the Midwest, and represent over 6,000 workers in Iowa.

Braley announced in February that he had formed a committee to run for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.

Randy Boulton, USW Sub-Director for District 11, said, "The United Steelworkers are proud to stand with Bruce Braley in his campaign for US Senate.  Bruce understands the value of hard work because he's been working his whole life, working his way through high school, college, and law school. That's why he works so hard for middle class families in Congress, and why he'll be even more effective in the Senate."

Bruce Braley said, "It's an honor to have the United Steelworkers endorsement. Their members work hard every day to make a better life for their families. That's why I'm running for Senate: to strengthen the middle class, expand economic opportunity for everyone, and bring people together to get things done. The Steelworkers endorsement is a big boost as we keep working to build our campaign from the grassroots up."

The Steelworkers endorsement is the latest in a wave of endorsements for Braley, highlighted by the endorsement of Sen. Tom Harkin last month.

In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell announced their endorsement; in March, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald endorsed; on April 3rd, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley. Thirteen other Iowa labor organizations have also endorsed Braley.  The Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorsed Braley yesterday.

In April, Braley reported he had raised $1.07 million for his Senate campaign and has over $1 million cash on hand as of March 30th. Iowans from all 99 counties have contributed to Braley for Iowa.

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03 May 2013

Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Braley for Senate

By Jeff Link

DES MOINES, IA - The Planned Parenthood Action Fund has endorsed Bruce Braley for US Senate in 2014, the Braley for Iowa campaign announced today. Braley announced in February that he would seek the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.

Braley said, "I'm proud to have the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.  For decades, the Planned Parenthood Action Fund has stood up for women's health and reproductive rights.  I'm committed to protecting women's rights to privacy and ensuring that the federal government stays out of decisions that are best left to a woman and her doctor.  In the Senate, I'll keep working to ensure that women have more access to reproductive health services, not less."

The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization focused on promoting and defending women's health.  The Action Fund engages in education and electoral activity, including voter education, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.

Braley has received an outpouring of endorsements in recent weeks, highlighted by the endorsement of Sen. Tom Harkin last month.  In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell announced their endorsement; in March, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald endorsed; on April 3rd, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley. Thirteen Iowa labor organizations have also endorsed Braley.

In April, Braley reported he had raised $1.07 million for his Senate campaign and has over $1 million cash on hand as of March 30th. Iowans from all 99 counties have contributed to Braley for Iowa.

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25 Apr 2013

Braley Builds Steam with Plumbers Endorsement

By Jeff Link

DES MOINES, IA - Locals 33 and 125 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union - as well as their international affiliate, the United Association of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC Service Techs and their General President William P. Hite -- have announced their endorsement of Bruce Braley for US Senate. Locals 33 and 125 represent over 2,500 skilled mechanical contractors across the state of Iowa.

Braley announced in February that he had formed a committee to run for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.

Andy Roberts, Business Manager of Local 33, said, "The Plumbers and Steamfitters of Iowa are excited to stand with Bruce Braley in his 2014 campaign for Senate. Bruce is someone who grew up working in Iowa, put himself through college, and has been working ever since. He understands the challenges middle class families face and the value of hard work. That's why he's fought hard for working families in Congress, and why he'll be an effective voice for the middle class in the Senate."

Bruce Braley said, "I'm proud to have the endorsement of the Plumbers and Steamfitters. I'm running for Senate to strengthen the middle class, create economic opportunity for everyone, and bring people together to get things done.  Their support will be a big help as we continue to build our grassroots campaign."

Braley has received a wave of endorsements in recent weeks, highlighted by the endorsement of Sen. Tom Harkin on Saturday in Des Moines.  In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell announced their endorsement; in March, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald endorsed; on April 3rd, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley. Last week, Braley reported he had raised $1.07 million for his Senate campaign and has over $1 million cash on hand as of March 30th. Iowans from all 99 counties have contributed to Braley for Iowa.

The Plumbers and Steamfitters are the 13th Iowa labor organization to endorse Braley.

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25 Apr 2013

Braley in Davenport

By Jeff Link

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23 Apr 2013

IBEW Iowa State Conference Endorses Braley for Senate

By Jeff Link
DES MOINES, IA - The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Iowa State Conference has become the 12th union to endorse Bruce Braley for US Senate. State Conference President Bill Hanes announced that the Delegates to the Conference voted unanimously in favor of this endorsement. The IBEW State Conference represents 8,500 electrical workers from manufacturing, utility, inside construction and outside line locals in the state of Iowa.
Braley announced in February that he had formed a committee to run for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.
Bill Hanes, President of the IBEW Iowa State Conference, said, "We're proud to endorse Bruce Braley for Senate. Bruce works hard for working families because he knows that by providing the ladder of opportunity to more Iowans, we can strengthen the middle class and strengthen America. Bruce has never forgotten where he came from, growing up in a middle class family in Brooklyn, Iowa, and working hard his whole life. He'll be even more effective in the Senate."
Braley said, "I'm honored to have the endorsement of the IBEW Iowa State Conference. I'm running for Senate to bring people together to rebuild the middle class, create economic opportunities, and make America stronger. I'm thrilled to have these hard working men and women standing with me."
Braley has received a wave of endorsements in recent weeks, highlighted by the endorsement of Sen. Tom Harkin on Saturday.  In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell announced their endorsement; in March, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald endorsed; on April 3rd, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley. Eleven other Iowa labor organizations have also endorsed Braley.
Last week, Braley reported he had raised $1.07 million for his Senate campaign and has over $1 million cash on hand as of March 30th. Iowans from all 99 counties have contributed to Braley for Iowa.
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23 Apr 2013

Tom Harkin Endorses Braley for Senate

By Jeff Link
DES MOINES, IA - Senator Tom Harkin has endorsed Rep. Bruce Braley in his 2014 campaign for U.S. Senate.  Harkin joined Braley to make the endorsement official at an event at the Hotel Fort Des Moines this afternoon.
Harkin said, "When I was campaigning for Bruce during his first run for Congress in 2006, I knew he was the real thing: a passionate progressive, a natural-born leader. He is someone from humble roots, who in the time he has been in Congress, has fought for working people and the struggling middle class.  Bruce Braley has already proved his skill at fighting for the people of Iowa.  That is why, today, I am proud to endorse him in his campaign for U.S. Senate."
Braley said, "It's an honor to be endorsed by my friend and mentor, Tom Harkin. For more than four decades, Senator Harkin has stood for integrity, principle, and a commitment to fight for those who can't speak for themselves. Tom has always said that America is strongest when we create opportunity, lift people up, and empower them to live the American dream. I'm running for the Senate to continue that fight because I care deeply about the future of Iowa."
In January, Harkin announced that he was retiring from the Senate when his current term ends. Two weeks later, Braley announced that he had formed a campaign committee to run for the open seat.
Tom Harkin, a native of Cumming, Iowa, born to a coal miner father and a Slovenian immigrant mother, grew up working hard. After graduating from Iowa State University, which he attended on a Navy ROTC scholarship, Harkin joined the Navy where he served as a jet pilot. Harkin was elected to the US House in 1974; in 1984, Harkin was elected to the Senate. For over 40 years, Harkin has worked tirelessly for Iowa, championing policies that strengthen the middle class, protect the rights of Americans with disabilities, and expand economic security and opportunity for everyone.
Braley has received a wave of endorsements in recent weeks, capped off by today's announcement. In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell announced their endorsement; in March, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald endorsed; on April 3rd, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley. Eleven Iowa labor organizations have also endorsed Braley.
On Monday, Braley reported he had raised $1.07 million for his Senate campaign and has over $1 million cash on hand as of March 30th. Iowans from all 99 counties have contributed to Braley for Iowa.
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11 Apr 2013

Braley Train Rolls Along with United Transportation Union Endorsement

By Jeff Link
DES MOINES, IA - The Transportation Division (UTU) of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers has endorsed Rep. Bruce Braley for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.
Jim Garrett, Iowa State Legislative Director of the United Transportation Union, said "Tom Harkin has been a tenacious fighter for the middle class for more than 30 years. There is no one better suited to continue his proud legacy than Bruce Braley. Bruce understands that the only way to get ahead is to move ahead. That's why he's championed policies that promote more opportunity and economic security for Americans of all backgrounds. Bruce is a proven supporter of working families and labor, and he'll be even more effective in the Senate. He has a 100 percent in our corner and we're proud to endorse him."
Braley said, "I'm honored to have the United Transportation Union's endorsement. I'm running for the U.S. Senate to stand up to strengthen middle class families and expand economic opportunity. I'm proud to have the hardworking members of the UTU join me in that effort."
The United Transportation Union is a broad-based, transportation labor union representing about 125,000 active and retired railroad, bus and mass transit workers in the United States and Canada. There are over 2,000 UTU members in the state of Iowa.
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05 Apr 2013

Operating Engineers Local 234 Endorses Braley for Senate

By Jeff Link
IUOE is 10th union to stand behind Braley
DES MOINES, IA - The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 234 has endorsed Bruce Braley for US Senate, marking the 10th labor organization to officially stand behind Braley.
Braley announced in February that he had formed a committee to run for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tom Harkin.
Scott Saylor, Business Manager for the Operating Engineers Local 234, said, "We're excited to announce our endorsement of Bruce Braley for Senate today.  Bruce is a fighter for Iowa's working families because he's worked his whole life.  He understands the challenges that working Iowans are going through every day because he's been there, and he works hard in Congress to get things done to rebuild the middle class.  He'll do even more for Iowa in the Senate."
Braley said, "Working summers on the Poweshiek County Roads Department during college, I learned a thing or two about the hard work of highway construction and what people like the Operating Engineers do every day.  That's why I'm proud to have their endorsement.  I'm running for Senate to strengthen the middle class and create economic opportunity, and I'm thrilled to have these hard working Iowans in my corner."
IUOE Local 234 represents heavy equipment operators - many involved in highway construction - as well as school, city, county, utilities, maintenance, building engineers, and manufacturing employees across the state of Iowa.  IUOE Local 234 has over 2,400 members in Iowa.
In recent weeks, momentum has continued to build behind Braley's Senate campaign.  On Monday, Braley announced that he has raised $1 million for his Senate campaign since Harkin announced his retirement.  On Wednesday, 71 Iowa legislators announced their endorsement of Braley.  Last week, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced their endorsement.  In February, Rep. Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and former Rep. Leonard Boswell endorsed Braley for Senate.
And nine other labor organizations have endorsed Braley: the Iowa Teamsters, the State Association of Letter Carriers, the Iowa Postal Workers Union, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 3 Iowa Union, UAW Region 4, SEIU Iowa - Local 199, AFSCME Iowa Council 61, the Iowa State Council of Machinists, and the Great Plains Laborers' District Council.
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