NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ENDORSES YVETTE CLARKE FOR CONGRESS

The Democratic primary for the Brooklyn congressional seat first occupied by Rep. Shirley Chisholm is one of the most closely contested races of this election season. The best candidate among four is Councilwoman Yvette Clarke.

The daughter of Jamaican immigrants, Clarke - a
life-long Flatbush resident - has ably represented her mostly working-class constituents on the Council. She has what it takes to do the same in Washington, particularly as Congress takes up immigration reform and long-deferred issues of economic fairness. --from the New York Daily News on September 7th, 2006

CARL MCCALL ENDORSES YVETTE CLARKE’S CAMPAIGN FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NEW YORK, NY) – Former New York State Controller and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Carl McCall today announced his support for City Councilwoman Yvette Clarke’s campaign for New York’s 11th Congressional district.

“I am proud to stand with Yvette Clarke in what is one of the most important Congressional races this city and state have seen in a long time,” said Carl McCall. “In her time in the City Council, Yvette Clarke has been a leader on the issues that matter most to Democrats. Whether it’s her strong opposition of the war in Iraq, her push for universal healthcare or her relentless fight on behalf of womens’ rights, Yvette’s record is unparalleled in this field.”

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Dear Friend,

I am New York City Councilmember Yvette Clarke and I am running for Congress because the communities I represent are being harmed by the mean-spirited leadership in power in Washington. An independent voice from Brooklyn is long overdue. I will not stand by while the vast majority of central Brooklyn residents remain marginalized by the policymakers who impact on our lives.

Let's Work Together . . .

We must expand access to healthcare, not reduce it. We must stand up for new Americans, not criminalize them or criminalize those who help them. We should put our money where our mouth is on education, and make sure our children have top- notch schools. We must protect a woman’s fundamental right to make decisions about her own body, and expand her opportunities to care for herself and her family. We must assure that economic opportunities are inclusive, because our diverse communities must grow together, or our vast potential will not be realized.

Now I really need your support . . .

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO CLARKE FOR CONGRESS

Act Now, Empowerment Determines our Destiny

I believe that we need some common sense leadership that will shift and put our nation back on track in living up to a truly Democratic America, and we must do this together. I’m asking you to be a part of my campaign for Congress. You and I understand that healthcare is a basic human right. Working together we will defend the value of labor and the right to organize in every workplace. You and I together will speak out about the corruption in Washington that threatens our democratic process and has distorted the true meaning of government of the people, for the people and by the people.

It's Time for Women Power

Women must be greater part of the dialogue in Washington. After all, we're over half the population, yet we account for only 15% of the representatives in Congress. We are often responsible for taking care of our families' health and our communities-- and women, we cannot do that job unless we speak out and impact on public policy.

So please join me. We have a small window of time to raise the money needed to be successful, and hundreds of people from the neighborhoods of central Brooklyn have generously given to my campaign. But we need thousands more for our march to the capital building to be successful, so your contribution is of great value and importance. Please make your contribution today.

Your support means very much to me and your participation strengthens our future. Our time is now.

Sincerely,
Hon. Yvette D. Clarke

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Hon. Betsy Gotbaum
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Manhattan Borough Pres.

Hon. Anthony Weiner
U.S. Congress

Hon. Donna Christian-Christensen
U.S. Representative for US Virgin Islands

Hon. Bill de Blasio
Councilmember, 39th CD

Hon. Kendall Stewart
Councilmember, 45th CD

Hon. Melissa Mark-Viverito
Councilmember, 8th CD

Hon. Annabel Palma
Councilmember, 18th CD

Hon. Rosie Mendez
Councilmember, 2nd CD

Hon. Helen Sears
Councilmember, 25th CD

Hon. John Liu
Councilmember, 20th CD

Hon. Melinda Katz
Councilmember, 29th CD

Hon. Helen Foster
Councilmember, 16th CD

Hon. Darlene Mealy
Councilmember, 41st CD

Hon. Alan Gerson
Councilmember, 1st CD

Hon. Miguel Martinez
Councilmember, 10th CD

Hon. James Sanders, Jr.
Councilmember, 31st CD

Hon. Phil Reed

Hon. Mayor Wayne Hall
Mayor Hempstead, LI

Hon. Nick Perry
Assemblymember, 58th AD

Hon. John Sampson
NY State Senator, 19th

Alan Fleishman
District Leader, 52nd AD

Rev. Dr. Paul Smith

Roberta Flack

Emily's List

Women Building for the Future PAC

National Women's Political Caucus

Women's Campaign Forum

Jim Owles Democratic Club

Stonewall Democratic Club

Caribbean American Leadership Summit

100 Clergy for Clarke

Progressive Democrat Political Association

Guyanese-American Workers United

Men and Women Against Domestic Violence

1199/SEIU

32BJ

District Council 9, Painters

Local 420, Hospital Wkrs, DC37 AFSCME

Mason Tenders District Council, LIUNA

United Food and Commerical Workers (UFCW), Local 1500

International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), Joint Council 16

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Hotel Trades Council (NYC)

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