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