For Immediate Release


May 10, 2010

Doug Pike Pushes Job Creation In First TV Ad
Pike Continues to Receive Labor Endorsements
 
Ardmore, PA - Pike for Congress began its television advertising campaign with an ad that focuses on job creation and the support Doug has received from Pennsylvania's working families.

"Pennsylvania families are hurting in this economy and nothing is more urgent than getting jobs created," said Doug Pike. "That's the message we are taking to voters on TV and door-to-door. We've already knocked on more than 30,000 doors in the 6th District -- and we are not done yet."

Pike's first 30-second ad is entitled "Pike Plan" and is currently running on broadcast, cable, and is available on the internet as well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kggJzxfTjVk

Pike for Congress is also proud to announce new support from 6 labor unions, making it over 25 labor groups that have endorsed and/or financially supported Pike for Congress.

New Labor Endorsements:

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Teamsters District Council 9
Graphic Communications Conference/International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 16-N
Graphic Communications Conference/International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 14-M

New Financial Support:

American Federation of Teachers
Asbestos Workers

"Pennsylvania's working families are supporting Doug Pike because they know he will fight for the jobs we need to keep us on the road to recovery," said Andrew Eldredge-Martin, Pike campaign manager. "We are so thankful for all the support we have gotten already from the working families of Pennsylvania."

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. He resides in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County.

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

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