U.S. Chamber to Endorse Fiorina for Senate in California

An Invaluable Leader with a Common Sense Approach to Getting Americans Back to Work

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will announce its endorsement of Carly Fiorina for Senate in California today during a two-day, six-city tour that will highlight her record of supporting the state’s businesses and workers.

“We’re endorsing Carly because she understands the challenges businesses are facing and will stand up for the people of California during these tough economic times,” said Bill Miller, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president and national political director. Miller will travel to Long Beach, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento, Bakersfield, and San Jose with Fiorina throughout the two-day event. “She is an invaluable leader who has a common sense approach to job creation and getting America back on the road to recovery.”

Fiorina is pushing to spur business growth and job creation in California by advocating for competitive tax rates for businesses, supporting a comprehensive energy plan that creates jobs, and protecting workers’ rights to a secret ballot election in union organizing drives. Fiorina 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, California’s businesses and workers will have a tireless advocate in Carly Fiorina,” 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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