United States Senator Charles Schumer Endorses Kathy Hochul for Congress

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Kathy Hochul today received the endorsement of United States Senator Charles Schumer in her race for New York's 26th Congressional District.

New York's senior Senator accredited the endorsement to Hochul's strong ties to Western New York, her plan to help small businesses create jobs for hard-working, Western New York families, and her fight to protect Medicare.

"I'm for Kathy Hochul for three reasons," said Senator Schumer. "First, there's no one who will be a stronger fighter for Western New York than Kathy. It's in her bones, she's shown it at the local level and she'll bring that same approach to the national level. Second, she understands we have to cut the deficit but knows that we have to grow jobs in Western New York at the same time. Kathy will bring a balanced approach by cutting waste where we must, but not cutting aid to families to help them send their kids to college, or funding for cancer research, which the Ryan budget that her opponent supports would do. And finally, perhaps most importantly, this race has become a national referendum on Medicare. Kathy Hochul wants to preserve the program, but her opponent supports the Ryan plan to kill Medicare, which would place a huge burden on seniors. Kathy Hochul is a true fighter for the middle class, and I know she has what it takes to stand up for Western New York in Congress."

"The support of Senator Schumer means so much to me," said Hochul. "I am deeply honored to have his support, as well as the support of so many other Members of Congress. Once elected, I look forward to working with Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand and the rest of New York's congressional delegation, in protecting Medicare and helping small businesses create jobs for hard-working, Western New York families."

More information about Kathy Hochul can be found at www.KathyHochul.com.

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