Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation endorses Rep. Alcee Hastings

Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation endorses Rep. Alcee Hastings 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Recently (July 11, 2013) Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (FL-20) received the following endorsement from members of the Florida Democratic Congressional delegation for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2014 election cycle:

“We stand behind our dear friend and colleague Alcee Hastings, and endorse his candidacy for reelection. He has spent his entire career working on behalf of middle class families and working poor Americans, and is committed to doing everything in his power to help them get back on their feet during these challenging economic times.”

“At a time when Republican

lawmakers seek to cut vital com-munity investment, education, health care, labor, and social safety net programs that mill-ions of Americans rely on, Alcee has the experience and tenacity necessary to continue fighting the good fight. Throughout his lifetime, he has been a voice for those who are most vulnerable in our society, representing minorities and underserved communities while protecting seniors, women, and children.” From keeping our nation safe, supporting job creation and critical investments in transportation and infrastructure, and protecting the environment to advancing health care reform and ensuring access to affordable education for all, Alcee is a true champion for the people of South Florida, the state, and this nation as a whole.”

Members of the Florida Democratic Congressional delegation include: Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), Reps. Corrine Brown (FL-5), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Ted Deutch (FL-21), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Alan Grayson (FL-9), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Joe Garcia (FL-26), and Patrick Murphy (FL-18).