VETERANS ENDORSE CONGRESSMAN CHRIS DELUZIO FOR RE-ELECTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 17, 2024
SHARPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA – Common Defense, the nation's largest grassroots veterans' organization, proudly announces its endorsement of former member and Navy veteran U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio as he seeks re-election in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional district.
Building on the resounding successes of our endorsed candidates in the 2022 Midterm Elections, Common Defense reaffirms its commitment to supporting leaders like Rep. Deluzio, who embody the values of our progressive veteran community. Rep. Deluzio has represented his district with unwavering dedication and advanced a policy agenda rooted in fairness and equality.
"As a freshman, Chris has demonstrated his leadership skills by taking a stand on important issues in the face of opposition," said Naveed Shah, Political Director at Common Defense. "His commitment to his community, coupled with his advocacy for issues such as abortion access, veteran affairs, and national security, exemplifies the type of bold leadership America needs in this moment."
Common Defense remains dedicated to mobilizing our members and supporting candidates who reflect our progressive values, ensuring a government that works for all Americans.
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Common Defense is a grassroots, veteran-led organization founded in 2016. We empower veterans to stand up for our communities against the rising tide of racism, hate, and violence, to organize against the entrenched power of greedy billionaires who have rigged our economy, and to champion an equitable and representative democracy where “liberty and justice” truly is for all. For too long, politicians from both political parties have attempted to use veterans as unwilling political props. Common Defense serves as a home for veterans to organize and speak for themselves and support the candidates who genuinely share our values. The candidates we endorse reflect our values as an organization, and our member-driven endorsement process ensures that the candidates have grassroots support.