Press Releases

Clarks Summit, PA—Congressman Chris Carney is up on the air with a new advertisement, Kids, which addresses the work in Congress to protect children from lead in toys and internet predators.

Poll results show Carney leading Hackett

Clarks Summit, PA—A recent Momentum Analysis poll shows Congressman Carney to be safe from a challenge from businessman Chris Hackett.  Carney is more popular than Hackett, and enjoys a 2-to-1 lead over Hackett in the horserace (54-27%).

Clarks Summit, PA—Congressional Quarterly, the non-partisan and well respected publication on both politics and policy, has come out with recent race ratings and concluded that Pennsylvania's 10th district race is "Leans Democratic" and favors Chris Carney.

From Congressional Quarterly (8/14):

Sportsmen Testifiy Their Support for Chris Carney for Re-Election

Carney’s values, heritage, and understanding are shared by the sportsmen of Central and Northeast Pennsylvania

"I'm a sportsman, avid hunter, fly fisherman, and I am proud to support Chris Carney for re-election because he is fighting in Congress to protect our Second Amendment right to bear arms."

Clarks Summit, PA—Congressman Christopher P. Carney has unveiled his first television ad, Restore Honor, today on WNEP, Channel 16.

“I came to Congress to uphold Pennsylvania values and restore honor and integrity to the position. This television ad continues our story, capturing the spirit and values of northeast and central Pennsylvania. This is a true testament to the strength of our campaign and a powerful indication that all of our hard work is paying off,” said Carney.

Testimonials from Republicans who are supporting Chris Carney's re-election

The welfare of our country must be a greater priority than party affiliation

"There are real problems out there which we're facing: high gas prices, skyrocketing heating bills, home mortgage costs, and the extraordinary price of the continued prosecution of the Iraq war. These are not problems that can be solved by right-wing ideology. They need practical solutions based on intelligent assessments of each individual case."

Pays off multiple tax bills only after campaign for Congress begins

Clarks Summit, PA—Chris Hackett violates his own declaration of principles when it comes to paying his own taxes. The Scranton Times Tribune reported that Hackett owed nearly $17,000 in back taxes, and he waited to pay the bulk of the overdue taxes until after he secured his party’s nomination.

Clarks Summit, PA—Chris Carney strongly rebuked Chris Hackett's misleading statements about Social Security, which were designed to scare seniors into following his plan to privatize the system.

Carney Seeks Re-election in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District

WASHINGTON— The Council of Prison Locals (CPL) of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) today announced its support of 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.

Williamsport, PA—Congressman Christopher P. Carney is joining with Antioch Baptist Church to host the Truth Memorial Day Youth Basketball Tournament. The tournament begins on Friday, May 30th and continues to Saturday, May 31st. Congressman Carney will speak on Saturday, May 31st at 11:45, immediately following the 11AM tournament game.