GV Wire
TJ Cox Endorsed by US Chamber of Commerce in Race vs. Valadao
September 2, 2020
The usually Republican-leaning U.S. Chamber of Commerce is going bipartisan with its endorsement in races for the House of Representatives this November.“As a businessman myself, I’m proud to work with anyone and every one to deliver for the Central Valley, which is why I have backed pro-small business legislation that supports shared prosperity through good-paying jobs, even bucking my own party to get results.”— Rep. TJ Cox, D, Fresno
And, Rep. TJ Cox of Fresno is among 23 freshman Democrats endorsed by the influential business group.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our Central Valley communities and the work our local Chambers of Commerce have done to help keep Main Street weather the storm of this year is nothing short of a lifesaver,” Cox said in a news release.
“As a businessman myself, I’m proud to work with anyone and every one to deliver for the Central Valley, which is why I have backed pro-small business legislation that supports shared prosperity through good-paying jobs, even bucking my own party to get results.”
Republican David Valadao, a Hanford dairyman and former congressman, is challenging Cox in a rematch of their 2018 District 21 nail-biter.
Democrats in tough reelection fights can cite the chamber’s backing “as a sort of Good Housekeeping seal of approval,” said Liam Donovan, a lobbyist and former GOP political operative.