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Trivedi rolls out his own endorsement list

There are no members of Congress on this list, but Manan Trivedi sought to show Monday that he’s not the only Democrat in the 6th District winning support from the party rank-and-file.

Trivedi, a Reading doctor who is running against former Inquirer editorial writer Doug Pike for the party’s nomination, announced more than a dozen endorsements Monday morning, ranging from local party committee members and county row officers to small-town council members and one mayor.

Pike, who appeared to have a clear field before Trivedi got into the race, still has far more endorsements, especially from organized labor groups, but the announcement from Trivedi’s campaign was one more sign that he is poised to put up a fight.

“Starting the campaign when we did, we knew we were going to have to work twice as hard as everyone else in this race… and it is paying off,” Trivedi said in a campaign statement. “Through our work and through the conversations I have had with leaders within our community, we have been able to build relationships that will prove positive in winning this election but also in building a better future for the district. I am honored to have the support of each and every person who joins us in that effort.”

Democrats endorsing Trivedi include Kutztown Mayor Sandy Green, Plymouth Township Councilman Vince Gillen and Montgomery County Prothonotary Mark Levy. After becoming the first person to withdraw his endorsement from Pike in September, Berks County Recorder of Deeds Fred Sheeler also endorsed Trivedi. The announcement came on the heels of state Senator Daylin Leach’s (D-Montgomery) decision to go neutral in the race last week.

See the Trivedi campaign’s full release below:

Trivedi Gains Political Weight Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Reading, Pa – Following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Democratic congressional candidate Manan Trivedi had a lot to be grateful for as the campaign released the names of new endorsers from various elected, party and community leaders.  These 16 endorsements represent support from across Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

Leading off this post holiday round of endorsements is Montgomery County Prothonotary, Mark Levy.

“Manan is authentic,” said Levy.  “He has a firm understanding of what this district needs because he was born and raised here.  And because of those roots, Manan reflects and relates to the people of this region.”

Manan Trivedi launched his campaign for the 6th district in September of this year following his departure from the U.S. Navy.  Quickly he began to meet with leaders from throughout the district to share his life story and his vision for the region.  As a result, those leaders have been offering their support to his campaign.

“Starting the campaign when we did, we knew we were going to have to work twice as hard as everyone else in this race . . . and it is paying off,” said Trivedi.  “Through our work and through the conversations I have had with leaders within our community, we have been able to build relationships that will prove positive in winning this election but also in building a better future for the district.  I am honored to have the support of each and every person who joins us in that effort.”

In addition to Prothonary Levy, the following individuals have endorsed Dr. Trivedi:

Michael Bedrick – Chester County Zone 4 Committee person

Lorraine Tindaro- Chester County – Caln Democratic Zone Leader

Linda Leighbody – Tredyffrin Democratic Committee Person

Don Arthur – 35th Surgeon General of the U.S. Navy

Candace Stitzman-Duley – PA Democratic State Committee Women’s Caucus Chairwoman

Vince Gillen – Plymouth Township Councilman

Teri Simon -  Executive Committee Member of the Lower Merion / Narberth Democratic Committee

Ron Sassi – Constable-Elect, Plymouth

Fred Sheeler – Berks County Recorder of Deeds

Dennis Hess – Berks County Coroner

Sandy Green – Mayor of Kutztown

Bill Holmes – Vice Chair, East Whiteland Township Supervisors

Tyler Wren – East Nantmeal Township Supervisor

Tildy Wren – Chester County Democratic Committee person Zone 2

Jason Salus – Conshocken Borough Council (District 1) – Democratic Area Leader for Conshohocken, Plymouth & Whitemarsh

Manan Trivedi is an Iraq War veteran and former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy.  He is also a primary care physician from Reading.

November 30, 2009 at 11:52 am

--Dan Hirschhorn

Tags: Doug Pike, Manan Trivedi, PA-6

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