Working Californians Launches Radio Ad

Bill Boyarsky reports in New West Notes

http://www.newwestnotes.com/2010/06/14/monday-morning-quarterback-and-mo...

PRO-JERRY BROWN GROUP BEGINS STATEWIDE RADIO CAMPAIGN. Working Californians, an independent expenditure committee of several years standing working in alliance with the new California Working Families IE — which as discussed today launched a TV ad campaign against billionaire Republican Meg Whitman — announced this afternoon that it is today launching a statewide radio advertising campaign on behalf of Jerry Brown.

The group says this is a 60-second positive ad which will run in markets around the state for the next four weeks.

“Our research show us that voters are eager to hear more about Jerry Brown and why he is the best choice for governor of our state, “ said Marvin Kropke, Business Manager of IBEW Local 11 and co-chair of Working Californians. “We believe that these radio ads make the case that Jerry Brown is the only candidate with the experience and the values to succeed in this critical time.” …

“From our perspective,” said Brian D’Arcy, IBEW Local 18 Business Manager and Working Californians co-chair, “Jerry Brown is the best candidate for Governor. He has a 40-year record of fighting for the average Californian on crime, on consumer protection issues, the environment, and worker’s rights.”

Jerry Brown’s experience is also a key factor in the Governor’s race according to Courtni Pugh, Service Employees International Union. “Jerry Brown has devoted his life to public service and has a proven record of leading successful turnarounds in the face of great challenges,“ said Pugh. “He knows what it takes to get a budget through the legislature and he has a commitment to straight talk and common sense.”

Working Californians played a significant role in helping elect California state John Chiang in 2006 when he ran against a better-financed Republican opponent.