SNAP Notes

SNAP PAC has been actively involved in fundraising efforts in order to double the size of our fellowship program this summer. Last Sunday, in snowy New Canaan Connecticut, SNAP hosted a fundraiser featuring two of our previous endorsement recipients, Ned Lamont and Congressman Chris Murphy.  The fundraiser was held at the home of Ruth LeBlanc Jones and organized by Beth Jones, who we can’t thank enough for their generosity and support.

Congressman Murphy spoke eloquently about how important SNAP was to making his a winning campaign. He noted that the two SNAP fellows his campaign received in June 2006 effectively doubled his staff. SNAP is proud of to have endorsed this all-star of the Democratic freshman class.

Jim Himes also spoke about the importance of his campaign and detailed how fundamental American values have been ignored by the Republican failures of the past 7 years. Jim Himes not only has the perfect experience and ideas to serve Connecticut’s 4th District, but he’s also a striking speaker!

SNAP was proud to announce the we would be endorsing Jim Himes this cycle making him our first endorsement of 2008! We are excited to help him rise to victory over Chis Shays and know that students will learn great skills working on his campaign. Chris Shays’ departure from Congress is well overdue.  Stay tuned for future endorsements of the 2008 cycle in the coming weeks. Overall, the fundraiser was a resounding success, thanks  to help of our wonderful Host Committee and the generosity of some of Connecticut’s progressive elected officials.