Tom Myers leads Democratic Congressional candidates In fundraising

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NEW REPORT:  TOM MYERS LEADS DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES IN FUNDRAISING
 
With $107, 455.60 raised to date and $86,648.73 cash on hand, reports available this week from the Federal Election Commission [www.fec.gov ] reveal that Tom Myers, the Chairman of the Board of the YMCA of Greater Erie, has raised more than his opponents in his bid to replace Congressman Phil English next November. Myers’ fundraising totals are almost twice as high as his closest competitor, and his unspent cash exceeds both of his democratic primary opponents by a nearly 2:1 [Waltner] and more than a 3:1 [Foust] margin.

“I have been honored to meet so many good, hard-working folks throughout our district over the last several months,” Myers said, “and I share their deep concerns that our country is headed in the wrong direction at home and abroad. The people of Western Pennsylvania are hungry for new leadership in Washington, and they know that it’s going to take a Democratic candidate who can build a strong enough campaign to go toe-to-toe with Phil English.”

In the 2006 election cycle, the republican incumbent in Pennsylvania’s 3rd CD outspent his opponent 21:1 and garnered only 53.6% of the vote. According to the non-partisan Congressional Quarterly, English voted with President Bush 97-percent of the time in 2006.

Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District includes all or part of the following counties: Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Butler, Armstrong, Venango and Warren.

Myers concluded, “I am grateful for the positive response and the support I continue to receive. Western Pennsylvanians connect with our message of hope and change, of getting us out of Iraq, preserving and creating family-sustaining jobs and making health care affordable. These resources will allow my campaign to continue this important dialogue as we head into the 4th quarter with great enthusiasm.”

Born and raised in Erie County, Myers, 47, currently resides in Millcreek with his wife of 12 years and their two daughters. An Erie attorney for over 20 years, Myers has worked extensively with strong community-minded organizations such as the YMCA of Greater Erie, the American Lung Association Northwestern PA, the Erie County Federation of Clubs and his church, the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. Myers also has a strong family labor background and represents a number of local labor organizations such as the IBEW Local 56, United Roofers Local 210 and the Great Lakes Building and Construction Trades Council.