For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Pike Keeps Campaign Positive in the Face of Attacks

Ardmore, PA -- Today, Pike campaign manager Andrew Eldredge-Martin issued the following statement:

"Doug's strong commitment to a woman's right to choose compelled him to state publicly his opposition to the Stupak Amendment and other right-wing attacks on choice. Since no other candidate, Republican or Democratic, had yet made his position on Stupak clear, Doug simply asked that they come out one way or the other."

"Unfortunately, Manan Trivedi decided to take that opportunity to begin a campaign of extremely negative and personal attacks on a fellow Democrat that hurt the Democratic Party's chances of finally winning this seat."

"Doug is committed to offering voters the serious discussion of issues they deserve -- not petty, misleading campaign attacks."

Doug Pike served on the Editorial Board of The Philadelphia Inquirer for 14 years, providing insight and analysis on a broad range of public policy for southeast Pennsylvania. He also served as President of a hospital for 10 years. Previously, Pike served as a Special Assistant and Speechwriter for U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas. In 1971, Pike graduated with honors from Princeton University.

The 6th District encompasses parts of Berks, Chester, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties.

Contact: 610-896-2162, drew@pikeforcongress.com

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