Endorsements

"On behalf of the Action Committee for Rural Electrification (ACRE), we are pleased to endorse your candidacy for re-election in 2008. The endorsement represents the support of electric cooperative leaders in Pennsylvania," William M. Logan, ACRE Treasurer.

"Your positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older Americans. Your leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security privatization and strengthening the Social Security and Medicare systems exhibits that commitment," George J. Kourpias, President; Ruben Burks, Secretary-Treasurer; Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director. 

"ANA-PAC, the Political Action Committee of the American Nurses Association, in conjunction with Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), is pleased to offer you our endorsement...The American Nurses Association appreciates your support for nursing and health care concerns," Hilary M. Hansen, Senior Political Action Specialist, American Nurses Association.  

"We are committed to electing candidates to Congress like yourself who share our commitment to improving the health care system for patients and physicians," said Marcelino Oliva, Chairman.

"Plumbers, Pipefitters, and HVACR Technicians Local 520 is pleased to endorse your candidacy for United States Congress in the 10th District," Terry E. Peck, Local 520 Business Manager and Jay Nenninger, Local 520 COPE Chairman. 

The Council of Prison Locals (CPL) of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) are supporting U.S. Rep. Chris Carney’s (D-Pa.) bid for re-election in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.

“Chris Carney’s record in Congress sets him apart from his opponent. Carney has been a friend of labor and a friend for all working families, especially federal correctional officers in Pennsylvania,” said Bryan Lowry, CPL president.

"Congressman Carney has stood on the frontline with Fire Fighters and has given us steadfast support during his tenure in Congress.  Not only for Pennsylvania Fire Fighters, but for all Fire Fighters nationwide.  This is why we proudly stand with Congressman Carney and support his bid for re-election."  said Art Martynuska, President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association. 

"The help you and your congressional staff gave our local in our time of need when we lost a million dollar contract to a Canadian company for the "M485-artillery shell" was and is very much appreciated," Joseph Leary, President LL 847, Machinist Union.

"NATFARMPAC seeks to support candidates for federal office who are committed to ensuring that the public policy needs of family farmers, ranchers and the communities in which they live are addressed you have demonstrated that commitment, and we thank you," Tom Buis, Chairman. 

"The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), representing over 150,000 federal workers in 31 government agencies, endorses your election to the 111th Congress," said Colleen M. Kelley, National President. 

“[Carney has] led by example and been the sort of environmental champion that we need in Washington DC,” David Masur, Director of PennEnvironment.

"Congratulations on Labor's endorsement! On to victory!" William M. George, President; and Richard W. Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer; Pennsylvania AFL-CIO.

Reginald A. Roberts, President of Pennsylvania Narcotics Officers Association, said of Carney, "Your commitment to drug enforcement and your unwavering support of the Byrne-Jag Funding is extremely important not only to police officers in Pennsylvania but throughout the United States."

"As a Republican County Commissioner, I look for people who want to improve Montour County. The Commissioners have found an ally in Congressman Chris Carney. Chris has been there for us since day one. When we call, he is there for us. Pennsylvania needs more people like Chris Carney, working for the people and not for party politics," Jack Gerst, County Commissioner (R-Montour County).

As a Democrat in the heavily Republican, mostly rural 10th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Chris Carney inherently is something of a political contradiction. But he has negotiated the political geography of the district and the U.S. House with the same degree of deftness. His record from his first two years in Congress warrants his re-election.

"The SEIU Pennsylvania State Council, representing nearly 90,000 Pennsylvania workers, has voted to endorse your candidacy in the General Election for Congress. Your history of supporting issues important to Pennsylvania’s working families and your leadership in Congress have earned our respect and support," Eileen Connelly, Executive Director, SEIU PA State Council.

"Local # 44 has endorsed the above mentioned for their strong voting record over the years supporting working families," Sheet Metal Workers’ Local # 44, Political Action League Committee.

“Chris Carney has proven to be the kind of guy we can count on to stand up for us in Congress. He’s a former first responder and a Navy guy, he knows what it means to put service first and I respect that about him. This is a guy who puts the needs of our region before all else, and I am proud to support him for re-election,” said Chad A. Reiner, Northumberland County Sheriff.

“I am proud to support Congressman Chris Carney for re-election. Carney has shown that he is a friend to law enforcement, and that he wants to keep our communities and our country safe. Carney knows what it means to wear the uniform, and I feel like he is one of our own. In a time of partisan politics, we need people who can get the job done—and Chris Carney is our man,” said John Szymanski, Lackawanna County Sheriff.

“Chris Carney has been a true friend to law enforcement in the 10th congressional district and national wide, his continued support and efforts in federal law enforcement programs has been of major assistance to Sheriffs and Police. Chris not only fights for law enforcement, he has been a fighter for veterans and their families, he continues to work on health care, social security, education and protecting kids,” said Ray Gerringer, Montour County Sheriff.