Release: League of Conservation Voters Endorses Chris Murphy for Senate

November 30 2011

 

League of Conservation Voters Endorses Chris Murphy for Senate
National environmental non-profit with 3,600 Connecticut members cites Murphy’s leadership and commitment to environmental issues

NEW BRITAIN—The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund today announced its endorsement of Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate. LCV is a national non-profit organization that works to turn environmental values into national priorities and works to elect candidates who will implement sound environmental policies.

“LCV Action Fund is proud to endorse Chris Murphy for U.S. Senate because he understands that the policies needed to grow Connecticut’s economy and keep America’s competitive edge are the same policies that will reduce our dependence on oil and curb harmful pollution,” said LCV Action Fund President Gene Karpinski. “We are confident that as Senator, Chris Murphy will push for common-sense energy policies that create jobs in Connecticut while working to eliminate the stranglehold that rich oil companies have on our nation’s energy economy.”

"We have an obligation to the next generation of Americans to work for a cleaner, healthier future for our country and our planet,” said Murphy. “Whether it's heading up the Land Conversation Caucus or championing clean energy legislation, I have made environmental protection a centerpiece of my public service in Congress. With 3,600 members in Connecticut, LCV’s endorsement is an incredible boost for our growing grassroots campaign and I’m honored to have their strong support.”

Since announcing his candidacy 11 months ago, Murphy has built a grassroots team that continues to grow and gather momentum. He has received the endorsement of Connecticut's entire Congressional House delegation, Attorney General George Jepsen, Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, dozens of state Senators and state Representatives and over 6,000 Democratic and progressive activists from all across Connecticut. In addition to grassroots support, Murphy has built a clear fundraising advantage by outpacing his opponents 2-1 in the first year of the campaign.

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