BIRMINGHAM – Commenting on Congressman Parker Griffith’s defection to the Republican Party, Alabama State Treasurer candidate, Jeremy Sherer stated, “Congressman Griffith’s defection to the Republican Party brings finality to his disappointing first year as a Democratic Congressman.”

Continuing, Sherer stated, “Congressman Griffith has stated today that Democrats do not represent his values. However, Congressman Griffith voiced a different message when he campaigned or served in elected office as a Democrat for more than fifteen years. His defection today is nothing more than political self-service, and concludes his failure to represent Democratic values in Congress.”

“Congressman Griffith from the outset of his time in Washington betrayed the interests of those who helped elect him by his opposition to the Lily Ledbetter Act and its efforts to protect the rights of workers. Continually, Congressman Griffith refused to uphold the best interests of those who gave him their trust and vote in November of 2008.”

“Congressman Griffith’s experience as a physician placed him in a unique role to shape the debate regarding healthcare reform, and yet Congressman Griffith failed to exercise the leadership he promised to lend while on the campaign trail”.

“The 5^th Congressional District is one that is historically progressive. It is very much akin to northern Virginia, and has the ability to be a dynamic force in state and national Democratic politics like northern Virginia.”

“I am confident that in November of 2010, the 5^th District will once again choose a progressive Democrat, over any Republican. If Congressman Griffith is found to be more trustworthy than he has shown himself to be today, and represents the Republican Party in 2010, I have no doubt that he will be humbled by the same voters he betrayed today.”

Please contact Jeremy Faulkner at (205) 446-1342 with any questions.

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