Democracy for America Endorses Larry LaRocco for United States Senate

Released: Sep 26, 2008 1:38 PM

Released:  Monday, September 22, 2008

BURLINGTON, VT – DemocracyForAmerica.com, our nation’s largest progressive political action community, has endorsed Larry LaRocco’s campaign to represent Idaho in the United States Senate.  At the heart of this innovative campaign, Larry has taken over thirty-five jobs across Idaho, from Bonners Ferry to Rexburg, to stay in touch with middle-class, working families.  His jobs have ranged from mechanical work to ranching, banking, and even working as a nurse’s assistant at a nursing home.
 

“Larry LaRocco is really working for the Senate.  Unlike politicians who pay lip service to the idea of respecting working folks, Larry is rolling up his sleeves and getting involved,” said Jim Dean, Chair of DFA. “Democracy for America is proud to endorse Larry LaRocco because he is showing in every facet of his campaign he’s in this for the people of Idaho.”

Larry LaRocco has been serving the people of Idaho and the United States for years.  In both the public and private sector, Larry has shown he has the skills and judgment to lead and offer common-sense solutions to the problems confronting working men and women.  Larry served in the Army reaching the rank of Captain before returning to Idaho to work for the late Senator Frank Church.  Larry worked as Senator Church’s North Idaho Field Representative; traveling the state and learning first hand about the needs of Idahoans.

Though Larry's heart is with the working people of Idaho, he's no stranger to Washington.  He served two terms in the U.S. House in the 90's, where he earned a reputation for hard work, bi-partisanship and honest brokering.

Military officer, Congressman, businessman, husband, father and grandfather – that just about sums up Larry LaRocco.  Larry and his wife Chris have been married forty years; they have two children and one grandchild.

Democracy for America is a key endorsement in this race, bringing donations from progressives and providing volunteers to participate in door-to-door, grassroots outreach.  DFA has helped elect over 550 progressives to office from Governor Deval Patrick in Massachusetts to Rep. Donna Edwards in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

"I’m deeply honored to be endorsed by Democracy for America.  DFA’s support will help bring change to the U.S. Congress and help get our country back on track. Here in Idaho, working families have been forgotten for far too long," said Larry LaRocco.

“Larry LaRocco is what we need in the Senate: a committed progressive who understands how Washington works and will deliver for his constituents,” said Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of DFA.  “Larry LaRocco has a resume that can’t be matched, but by working jobs across Idaho, he is showing what it really means to be a representative of the people.”

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