August 5 th Primary — U.S. House of Representatives, 14 th District

In these critical times, State Representative Rudy Hobbs is positioned to provide fresh leadership now and for the long term.

Who agrees?

The Detroit News says "Hobbs seems to be a common-sense lawmaker, truly

Senator Carl Levin says "Rudy has a vital combination of energy, experience and

committed to working toward solutions. He places public safety, education and

thoughtfulness which will enable him to bring creative and sustained leadership

jobs at the top of his priority list, reflecting the needs of the district."

to the U.S. House -- now and in the future."

The Detroit Free Press says "...his enthusiastic energy and record of constructive

Mark Davidoff and Margie Dunn say "Having had the honor to travel to Israel

collaboration in a Legislature dominated by Republicans make RUDY HOBBS the

with Rudy we can state with conviction that Rudy understands and holds a

best bet to be a constructive force in the polarized U.S. House."

deeply rooted and steadfast support for Israel and embraces the deep

connections between Israel and the United States, Michigan, and our Jewish

The Jewish News says "Of the three leading candidates, Hobbs has positioned

Community"

himself as the candidate with the most upside potential to earn leadership

positions in Congress that will bring added benefit to Detroit and Southeast

Michigan"

Rudy's background as a teacher in the Detroit Public Schools, a key policy advisor to Governor Jennifer Granholm, a Congressional District Director, and his service as the

second-highest ranking House Democrat in the Lansing have prepared Rudy to represent our region in Congress better than any other candidate.

U.S. Embassy, Tel Aviv, August 2013

Rudy presented the Seal of The Great State of Michigan to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro

Rudy has received an unprecedented set of endorsements representing the many Voices that are the fabric of our great community :

Voices of the Media: The Detroit News and The Detroit Free Press

Voices of Education: Michigan Board of Education President John Austin,

Voices of First Responders: Detroit Lieutenants and Sergeants Association,

American Federation of Teachers Michigan, and the Michigan Education

Michigan Association of Police Organizations, and the Michigan Professional

Association

Firefighters Union

Voices of the Business Community: The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce,

Voices of Democratic Party Leaders: Governors Jennifer Granholm and James

the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and the Michigan Credit Union League

Blanchard, Lt. Governor John Cherry, Jr., U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee, the

14th District Democratic Party Committee (yes — the Democratic Leadership

Voices of Labor: AFSCME Council 25, Amalgamated Transit Union,

of the 14th chose Rudy), and the Grosse Pointe Democratic Club

Communications Workers of America, MI Bricklayers and Craftworkers Local 2,

MI Laborers District Council, MI Regional Council of Carpenters, MI State AFL-

Voices of Community Leaders: Bishop Dr. Edgar L. Vann, Rev. Kenneth

CIO, MI Teamsters Joint Council 43, the UAW, UFCW Locals 876 & 951, and

Flowers, Rev. Dr. Oscar King III, and Rev. Dr. Kevin M. Turman

UNITE HERE Local 24

Maxine Berman

Hon. Marcia Gershenson

Joseph Levin

Ellen Bouchard

Andrew and Lesley Gutman

Hannan and Lisa Lis

Harvey and Marion Bronstein

John E. Jacobs

Florine Mark

Lois Pincus Cohn

Zina and Michael Kramer

Robert and Anita Naftaly

Dr. Pamela Cole

Andy Levin and Mary Freeman

Jack and Aviva Robinson

Mark Davidoff and Margie Dunn

Senator Carl Levin and Barbara Levin

Hon. Helaine Zack and Andrew Zack

Ilene and Jerry Dunn

Justice Charles Levin

And many, many others

DeDe and Oscar Feldman

Daniel Levin