ADVOCATES

“ADVOCATES, the political arm of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, is proud to support your re-election to the 19th State Senate district. This endorsement allows you to list our name as an endorsing organization in your campaign materials and we will list your endorsement on our political website. Your commitment to the health and well-being of Missouri women is clear. We applaud your strong stand in support of reproductive rights and of Planned Parenthood, the services we provide, and the women and fmailies we serve.”

American Federation of Teachers, Missouri

“The mission of AFT Missouri is twofold. First, we are committed to protecting and expanding the employment rights of our members. We are further dedicated to building support for Missouri’s public schools, improving education opportunities for all children and preparing our students for responsible citizenship and productive adulthood.”

Columbia Daily Tribune

Chuck Graham is a culturally hands-off Democrat at a time when such views and partisan affiliations are needed in Jefferson City. He should be re-elected.

The Maneater

His most significant achievements last legislation were getting the student curator bill through Senate and filibustering a bill that would sell about $350 million in assets from MOHELA and restricted stem-cell research in capital improvements. He hasn’t achieved an overwhelming amount while in office, but it’s clear he is dedicated to helping MU students, and we want that voice in the General Assembly.

Missouri AFL-CIO

“It is a pleasure to inform you that the Missouri AFL-CIO Executive Board voted to endorse your candidacy for election…This endorsement is based on your support of organized labor and working families in the State of Missouri.”

Missouri Credit Union Association

“The Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA), the trade association for credit unions in the state of Missouri, is endorsing political candidates for the first time in the organization’s history.

One of the candidates endorsed by MCUA is State Senator Chuck Graham (D-District 19). Senator Graham supported the 1998 Credit Union Membership Access Bill in Missouri, and provided key testimony during committee hearings about credit union efforts in assisting small businesses in their communities.

“Senator Graham has provided consistent and long-standing support for Missouri credit unions,” says MCUA President/CEO Roshara “Rosie” Holub. “Throughout his tenure in office, he has demonstrated a commitment to providing consumers with the option of choosing a credit union as their financial institution.”

Missouri ERA Political Action Committee

“[We] are pleased to let you know that you have been endorsed by the Missouri ERA Political Action Committee and the Missouri Women’s Leadership Council!”

Missouri Laborers’ Legislative Committee

“The Missouri Laborers’ Legislative Committee, representing the political needs of 15,000 Laborers’ Union Members and their families across the state, is pleased to announce that it endorses your candidacy for re-election to the 19th State Senate District in the November 2008 General Election.”

Missouri National Education Association

It is my pleasure to officially inform you that because of your consistent and proven support for educational issues, you have been early endorsed in your reelection campaign for Senate District 19.

In order to better help our friends and become involved at an earlier date, the Missouri National Education Association Political Action Committee makes early endorsements. No interviews will be conducted with anyone who files against you.

Missouri Nurses Association

The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA), a one-hundred year old association, is the only full-service professional organization representing Missouri’s 70,000+ RNs, and is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA). Its mission is to protect and enhance registered professional nursing practice in all environments to assure quality, affordable and accessible health care for people in Missouri. Key program areas of the Association include legislation and governmental affairs, workforce advocacy, economic & general welfare, accreditation and provision of continuing nursing education, professional development and supporting nursing practice and research.

Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee

“The Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee is pleased to endorse your candidacy for the Missouri Senate in the 2008 general election. The MSAPAC is comprised of four major statewide school administration associations. Collectively, these four organizations represent approximately 3150 school administrators throughout the state. MSAPAC was founded in 1991 to provide school administrators with the opportunity to become more involved in the political process through endorsements and contributions to candidates who are strong public education supporters.”

Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters

“We are pleased to inform you that the Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters unanimously endorses your candidacy for State Senate for the 19th District. Your caring attitude towards Public Safety, Working Families, and the Citizens of Missouri has earned our highest endorsement. On behalf of over 6000 Fire Fighters, EMS Workers, 911 Dispatchers, and Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys of the Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters, we are proud to endorse you.”

Missouri State Teachers’ Association

“I am pleased to inform you that the Missouri State Teachers’ Association, through its Legislative Impact Committee, has announced our endorsement of your candidacy in the 2008 election for the Senate.

After extensive review of your qualifications and voting record, we have concluded that you are a pro-education candidate that the voters can continue to enthusiastically support.

We believe that your record on critical issues demonstrates you are committed to quality education in Missouri.

As Missouri’s largest education association, representing over 45,000 members, we appreciate your commitment to education.”

Missouri State United Auto Workers

“The Missouri State UAW Political Action Committee has endorsed your candidacy in the upcoming primary election. The UAW will be recommending that our members living in your district lend their support in your endeavors.”

NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri

“Congratulations on receiving the endorsement of the NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri PAC. As the only organization in this state dedicated exclusively to political advocacy for reproductive rights, we know the first step in protecting a woman’s right to choose is electing champions of that. We are delighted to be able to support your candidacy.”

St. Louis Police Officers’ Association

“The objective of the Saint Louis Police Officers’ Association shall be to advance the moral, social and material standing of the members of the Association by honorable and lawful means. As a labor organization the Association shall endeavor to achieve Collective Bargaining with Binding Arbitration.”

Taxpayers Unlimited, Inc.

“On behalf of over 1700 Fire Fighters, EMS workers and Assistant Prosecutors of Greater Kansas City, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 42, we are proud to endorse you.”

United Transportation Union

The United Transportation Union is pleased to inform you that our organization supports you wholeheartedly and has recommended you to our membership.

Best wishes in the Elections November 4, 2008!