NJDC Congratulates Representative-elect Janice Hahn
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WASHINGTON, DC- The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) congratulates Janice Hahn on her successful bid to represent California’s 36th Congressional district. In the special election held today, Hahn defeated her Tea Party-backed Republican opponent, Craig Huey, and dealt a blow to the hopes of Republican leaders who had hoped to send another extremist candidate to Washington, DC. NJDC President and CEO David A. Harris released the following statement in response to Hahn’s victory:
“On behalf of the National Jewish Democratic Council, I wish Representative-elect Janice Hahn the best of luck as she continues her career in public service by representing her community at the federal level. We look forward to working with Hahn and continuing the fight for the progressive values she shares with the vast majority of American Jews. After two special elections in this off-cycle year, the growing trend is clear: Americans want leaders to fight against the increasingly extremist agenda of the Republican Party. Hahn has demonstrated that she is ready to do just that.”
Throughout her race against Huey, Hahn distinguished herself as the only candidate that represented the values of most American Jews.
Hahn pledged her support for Israel and President Barack Obama’s efforts to strengthen the bilateral relationship. Specifically, she expressed support for Obama’s intensified security assistance to Israel, the Administration’s additional sanctions against Iran, and the Administration’s condemnation of anti-Israel rhetoric in international bodies. [JaniceHahn.com]
Hahn has also been described as “a true fighter on the side of working people” by the L.A. County Federation of Labor. [LA Weekly, March 22, 2011] She has been an ardent proponent of President Obama’s health care reform package and has pledged to protect and expand it. [JaniceHahn.com] Hahn also firmly opposes privatizing social security and turning Medicare into a voucher system. [The Huffington Post, June 29, 2011]
Individuals like Hahn who reflect Jewish values in their policy priorities serve as a reminder to the Jewish community that the Democratic Party remains the only party that advocates for Jewish values within the halls of Congress.
