Travis Childers gets key "Blue Dog" Endorsement

The centrist Democrat coalition known as the "Blue Dogs" endorsed Travis Childers in his bid for the MS-01 congressional seat. Travis continues to build momentum as we round the turn and head down the stretch. While it's not the endorsement I would prefer, I understand the reality of the politics of north Mississippi. This is a key endorsement for Travis as he lines up as "conservative" Democrat.

Here is the press release:

Booneville, Miss. – Prentiss County Chancery Clerk Travis Childers, Democratic Congressional Candidate in Mississippi's 1st District, announced today that he has been endorsed by the centrist Blue Dog Coalition on a conference call with Blue Dog Members Congressmen Mike Ross (AR-04) and Gene Taylor (MS-04).

"I am so appreciative of this Blue Dog endorsement and truly value it. I have always lived my life within my means, and as Prentiss County Chancery Clerk I balanced our budget every year," said Travis Childers. "I am concerned about our country's spiraling national debt and looking forward to working for the people of North Mississippi to restore commonsense in Congress."

"I'm pleased to announce that Travis Childers has been unanimously endorsed by the Blue Dog Coalition," said Congressman Mike Ross (AR-04), Blue Dog Co-Chair for Communications. "Having been a small business owner myself, like Travis I know what it means to meet payroll at the end of the week. We need more of that small business experience, and we need a lot more commonsense Democrats in the halls of Congress. That's exactly what Travis brings with him."

"One of the first things you learn as a local elected official in Mississippi is that you have to live within your means," said Congressman Gene Taylor (MS-04). "That's a message we need more of in Washington, and we know Travis will deliver that message and help get our nation back on the right track."

The fiscally conservative Democratic Blue Dog Coalition was formed in 1995 with the goal of representing the center of the House of Representatives and appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to a core set of beliefs that transcend partisan politics, including a deep commitment to the financial stability and national security of the United States.