U.S. Chamber to Endorse Blunt for Senate in Missouri

An Invaluable Leader with a Commonsense Approach to Getting Americans Back to Work

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will announce its endorsement of Roy Blunt for Senate in Missouri today during a three-city tour that will highlight his record of supporting the state’s businesses and workers.

“We’re endorsing Roy because he understands the challenges businesses are facing and will stand up for the people of Missouri during these tough economic times,” said Bill Miller, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president and national political director. Miller will travel to St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield with Blunt. “He is an invaluable leader who has a commonsense approach to job creation and getting America back on the road to recovery.”

Blunt is working to spur business growth and job creation in Missouri by advocating for competitive tax rates for businesses, greater access to international markets for American goods and services, and a limited federal government. Blunt understands that while small businesses and entrepreneurs are America’s job creators, they cannot grow until Washington reduces burdensome regulations.

“On issues ranging from competition in the health care industry, to lowering taxes, to reducing energy costs, Missouri’s businesses and workers will have a tireless advocate in Roy Blunt,” Miller said.

The U.S. Chamber plans to play a major role nationwide in the 2010 elections, endorsing candidates who have demonstrated consistent support for America’s job creators and will work to advance a pro-growth agenda in Congress. In 2008, 213 of the 265 Chamber-endorsed candidates (81%) were elected.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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