Shelley Berkley for Congress

September 17, 2008

This week the Congresswoman secured a strong endorsement from the nation's largest and most active Armenian American political action committee (ANC-PAC).  "Every Armenian American I know will be voting for Shelley this November," shared an ANC-PAC supporter and Las Vegas resident Ara Shirinian.  "Shelley has been a friend to us here in Las Vegas and a friend for us on legislative issues regarding the Armenia in Washington, DC," Shirinian added.

Sun editorial: Southern Nevada benefits from Shelley Berkley’s independent voice in Congress

Congratulations on your decision to run for office again.  The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters recognize that incumbents who have worked hard to represent their constituents and have worked with us to benefit working men and women here in Nevada deserve our continued support.

It is with great honor that I inform you that the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Political Action Committee (CARPAC) will again extend to you our endorsement in this election year.

We look forward to working with you through the political process to ensure that working men and women and their families continue to benefit from our endeavors.

I am pleased to inform you that the delegates present at the Nevada State AFL-CIO COPE Convention on June 12, 2008 voted unanimously to endorse your candidacy. (Please note that this endorsement does not include the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and the Bartenders Union Local 165).

Unions representing Nevada's working families have a long tradition of actively engaging members in the electoral process.  This year is perhaps the most important election of our time, and we are proud to designate you as one of our endorsed candidates.

We take seriously our responsibility to educate and engage our members to vote.  In fact, union members in Nevada make up 35% of the voting population.  So we look forward to working with you during this election cycle and to declare victory for working families in Nevada on Election Night.

Sincerely Yours, Danny L. Thompson, Executive Secretary-Treasurer

We are pleased to inform you that the Sierra Club has endorsed your candidacy for the 2008 election cycle.  The Sierra Club's national Political Committee and the Toiyabe Chapter are pleased to extend our support for your campaign in appreciation of your demonstrated commitment to protecting America's environment.

Sierra Club promotes "Smart Energy Solutions" which shift us from reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power to a safe, clean energy future built on efficiency, renewable fuels, and innovative technologies; the protection of "America's Wild Legacy" includingour wildlife and their habitat and preservation of our wild and special places; and "Safe and Healthy Communities" free from pollution of our water and air and toxic threats to communities across America. Sierra Club and it's 750,000 members work to support pro-environmental candidates and keep environmental issues a top priority for Americans.

We are thrilled to announce that you have received the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund and its Planned Parenthood Federal PAC.  You have been a strong supporter of women's health and we know you will continue to be a dedicated advocate for our organization.

The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that engages in legislative, educational, and electoral activity.  Planned Parenthood Federal PAC is a separate segregated fund of Planned Parenthood Action Fund, which supports pro-choice, pro-family planning candidates for federal office.  The Planned Parenthood Federal PAC also acts as a federal political commiteee for nearly 80 states and local Planned Parenthood action funds across the country.

This letter is official notification that the Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee (VFW-PAC) Board of Directors has endorsed you for re-election to the United States House of Representatives.  In addition to comments received from VFW leaders in your state, this endorsement is based on your strong support for veterans, national security/defense, and military personnel issues.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Political Action Committee (VFW-PAC) is the nation's only major Veterans Service Organization PAC.  VFW-PAC, incorporated in 1979 and properly registered with the Federal Elections Commission, provides the 2.2 million members of the VFW, its auxiliaries and their families with an opportunity to collectively support candidates for federal office.  VFW-PAC endorses only those candidates for federal office who support our nations' veterans and stand in support of a strong national defense.