http://www.chriscoons.com/blog Chris Coons for Senate Campaign Blog {weblog_language} info@chriscoons.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-08T18:49:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/im_ready_to_go_are_you This weekend marked the official kickoff of Obama for America’s grassroots effort to re-elect President Obama and keep our country moving forward. Join me this year and volunteer alongside our neighbors and to send a strong signal to Mitt Romney and conservative activists: we’re not going to let you turn back the clock to the Bush years. 2012-05-08T18:49:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/the_votes_are_in_and_we_did_it_violence_against_women_act_reauthorization_p I just came back from the Senate chamber and wanted to share with you a photo. Our opposition knew you couldn’t be kept quiet and they finally did the right thing. Thanks to your support and advocacy, the reauthorization Violence Against Women Act passed by a vote of 68-31 today. 2012-04-26T20:24:16+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/making_our_students_dreams_a_reality When I travel up and down the state, I meet young people from all walks of life who have one thing in common: dreams for their futures. With only one out of ten freshmen in high school graduating college by the age of 24, fulfilling those dreams is often blocked by a lack of education and support. I couldn’t have been more proud to introduce legislation this week to help expand educational opportunity and move education into the digital age by establishing American Dream Accounts. 2012-03-16T17:45:17+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/theyre_hoping_you_stay_quiet Senate Republicans are trying to stand in the way of women’s safety and block the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). We need to make sure they hear from us. Politics should never come before women’s health and safety. Stand up for the Violence Against Women Act by sharing your support with your friends and sending a strong message to Congressional Republicans. 2012-02-22T17:36:47+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/stop_violence_against_women On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will debate legislation that I've co-sponsored and aggressively supported to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, and I need your help to demonstrate the bill's broad grassroots support. 2012-02-01T02:27:49+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/one_victory When we stick to our values and hold Republicans accountable for playing petty partisan politics -- like protecting tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires while blocking common-sense tax cuts for the middle class -- we can achieve real progress for the American people. 2011-12-29T15:29:21+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/my_thanks As we pause today to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, I wanted to take a moment to say how grateful I am for you. I just completed my first year of service in the Senate, and I've remembered each and every day that I could not have done it without you. Your support has meant the world to me. 2011-11-24T17:42:11+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/fighting_to_find_work If there was ever a jobs bill that ought to earn bipartisan support, this is it. When the brave men and women who fight for our nation return home, they shouldn't have to fight to find work. But too often, that's what's happening today. 2011-11-09T17:43:46+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/breaking_boehner_spends_1.5_million_on_lgbt_discrimination Speaker John Boehner just announced that House Republicans plan to spend $1.5 million in taxpayer dollars on private lawyers to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act -- tripling their original budget. 2011-10-04T18:49:14+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/history At 12:01 this morning, the military's discriminatory Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy officially became a thing of the past. No longer will gay and lesbian service members be forced to lie about who they are in order to defend our freedom. 2011-09-20T18:52:12+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/heres_what_we_can_do There's no doubt about it: America is facing a jobs crisis. Unfortunately, in the nearly ten months I've been in the Senate, legislation that would help put the middle class back to work has repeatedly fallen victim to partisan politics. 2011-09-02T18:51:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/town_hall_meeting_on_wednesday Chris has been in the Senate for nearly ten months now, and has led on many of the important issues that matter most to Delaware's family. WDEL is hosting a town hall meeting with Chris in Wilmington next week, and I hope you'll come and ask him questions about his work on these issues and the issues that matter most to you. 2011-08-19T20:00:28+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/prove_the_skeptics_wrong I understand why skeptics view the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction -- Congress' new so-called "super committee" -- with doubt. The debate over raising the debt ceiling and the subsequent downgrade of our nation's credit rating have created a justified sense of mistrust in Washington's ability to do the right thing. The American people deserve far better. That's why I challenge the 12 members of Congress appointed to this committee to prove the skeptics wrong, put their own partisan, political priorities on hold, and work with the other party for the common good. 2011-08-18T19:54:46+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/delayed_denied Just yesterday, we chaired the first-ever congressional hearing focused on repealing the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, bringing us even closer to restoring the rights of all lawfully married couples to receive the full benefits of marriage under federal law. 2011-07-13T20:44:15+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/priorities_priorities Over the past six months since being sworn in, I've fiercely advocated for policies that foster American innovation, because that's at the heart of creating jobs and getting our economy back on track. I've fought for investments in clean energy technology, improvements in our schools, equal rights for all Americans, support for our veterans, and a common-sense approach to dealing with our national budget. But clearly there’s a lot of work still to do to move America forward — and I want to make sure that your priorities are my priorities in the U.S. Senate. 2011-06-20T20:04:52+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/refocusing_in_afghanistan During my campaign for the Senate, I told you that I would work aggressively to ensure that America's national security strategy was one worthy of the sacrifice of our troops and the investment of our taxpayers. After six months of hearings, a trip to the region, and countless meetings with military and civilian leaders, I am no longer convinced that our current counterinsurgency strategy will result in a stable Afghanistan or a safer America. 2011-06-15T19:59:57+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/giving_thanks One of the things that make Thanksgiving such a wonderfully unique holiday is how each of us can find something different to be grateful for. It’s part of the fabric of our nation that on this day we put aside our differences, get past our disagreements, and come together to appreciate the things that are truly important to us. 2010-11-25T16:46:38+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/humbled I’m humbled and honored by the trust the voters of Delaware placed in me yesterday by electing me to serve as their next United States Senator. Delawareans said our ideas are the right ones to grow our economy and get people back to work. They voted for a path forward that is fiscally responsible, inclusive and representative of Delaware’s finest traditions of moderation and tolerance. That is the type of Senator I will be in Washington. 2010-11-03T14:22:57+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/my_heartfelt_appreciation Before the polls open tomorrow I wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support you’ve shown my husband, Chris, and our entire family during this campaign. It’s been truly humbling for all of us. I’d be lying if I said the last nine months hadn’t affected the dynamic of the Coons household at least a little, but Chris has continued to be such a great husband and wonderful father, even after the 14-hour days on the campaign trail. 2010-11-02T00:52:25+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/the_most_frightening_thing_youll_see_all_day This video might be the most frightening thing you see all day. 2010-10-31T17:10:56+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/vice_president_biden_will_headline_rally_in_support_of_delawares_democratic Please join us Monday afternoon as we welcome Vice President Joe Biden in Wilmington to rally in support of Delaware's Democratic candidates! The rally will be hosted by the Delaware Democratic Party. 2010-10-30T19:14:55+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/photos_from_the_campaign_trail_senator_kerry_visits_our_newark_field_office Senator John Kerry joined Chris for a stop into Delaware Democrats' Newark field office on Friday to thank volunteers on hand calling voters to get out the vote! Photos from the visit are below. 2010-10-30T13:26:32+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/photos_from_the_campaign_trail_chris_and_senator_kerry_visit_the_newark_vfw Senator Kerry visited Delaware today to rally support for Chris' campaign, stopping at the VFW in Newark to talk to veterans alongside House candidate John Carney and Attorney General Beau Biden. 2010-10-29T22:51:27+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/chris_coons_and_senator_kerry_honor_local_veterans Chris Coons was joined this morning by Senator John Kerry, Attorney General Beau Biden, House candidate John Carney and local veterans and community members to honor the commitment and service of veterans in the state of Delaware and throughout the country. 2010-10-29T22:32:37+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/republicans_endorse_chris_coons_for_u.s._senate Pointing to his willingness to put Delaware's families ahead of partisan politics and his plan to get our economy back on track, Republicans from across Delaware joined together to endorse Chris Coons for United States Senate today. 2010-10-26T20:23:51+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/founding_members_of_republicans_for_chris_coons The founding membership of the Republicans for Chris Coons supporter group, as announced this afternoon. 2010-10-26T20:22:16+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/wheres_sarah With seven days left until Election Day one can’t help but wonder… where’s Sarah Palin? First, the Delaware Republican Party turned its back on O'Donnell. Then the National Republican Senatorial Committee turned off their support. Is Sarah Palin’s absence from Delaware a sign that she is set to do the same? 2010-10-26T16:05:05+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/yard_signs_dont_vote There’s a sign that hangs in our field office in Smyrna. It says, “Yard signs don’t vote, people do.” It’s a constant reminder that in the end, no matter what the polling says or how many signs dot the lawns of your neighborhood, what matters most is how many people turn out on November 2nd to vote for Chris. It’s not enough to be a supporter. We need you to be a voter. 2010-10-25T20:06:14+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/local_clergy_endorse_chris_coons_and_john_carney Citing their history of leadership, partnership and vision to move Delaware forward, several members of the local faith community gathered this afternoon in Wilmington to endorse Chris Coons and John Carney to represent them in Congress. 2010-10-25T17:54:05+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/photos_from_the_campaign_trail_saturday_october_23 Chris had a busy day Saturday, campaigning in all three counties. Check out our photos below! 2010-10-24T16:03:04+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/worth_fighting_for I grew up believing that things worth fighting for are worth fighting hard for – and that who you are with is every bit as important as what you’re up against. With Election Day just 11 days away, I could not be prouder to be standing with you as we fight alongside Chris Coons in his campaign for the Senate. 2010-10-22T15:18:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/our_new_television_ad_twilight Our new television ad, "Twilight," looks at the bizarre things Christine O'Donnell has said, including her attacks on Chris' record for New Castle County. 2010-10-22T15:03:29+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/watch_our_new_video_13_days There are just 13 days until Election Day – less than two weeks to make a difference in the future of our state and our nation. President Obama explained why it’s so important for you to get involved while he was in Wilmington on Friday. There is so much at stake that you can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. Watch our video now and sign up to make a difference this weekend: 2010-10-20T19:48:12+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/chris_answers_your_twitter_and_facebook_questions One of the things I love most about Delaware is the one-on-one campaigning between voters and candidates. Because we’re such a small state, we’re used to getting to know our candidates on a more personal level. Though Chris spends a little less time at a computer these days, he wanted to take a few minutes to respond to some of the questions and comments you’ve shared with us on Facebook and Twitter. Over the last few days, Chris read through your comments and recorded several videos responding to your questions. Check them out! 2010-10-20T15:33:58+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/league_of_conservation_voters_endorses_chris_coons "LCV Action Fund is proud to endorse Chris Coons for the U.S. Senate because he understands that the policies needed to grow Delaware's economy and keep America's competitive edge are the same policies that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil and curb harmful carbon pollution," said LCV Action Fund President Gene Karpinski. "We are confident that as Senator, Chris Coons will work to enact common-sense energy policies that create jobs in Delaware while ensuring that America leads the 21st century's clean energy economy." 2010-10-20T14:53:59+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/taking_nothing_for_granted First, it was the movie trailer television ad Christine O’Donnell launched to mock and distort the work we did to keep New Castle County afloat and preserve its AAA bond rating. Then, it was the big debate on Wednesday night, where it took my opponent a mere 20 seconds to go on the attack – the opening salvo of a 90-minute litany of myths, misstatements and outright lies meant to build her up by tearing me down. 2010-10-16T21:16:52+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/photos_from_our_rally_with_president_obama_and_vice_president_biden Twenty-eight photos from our rally with President Obama and Vice President Biden at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington Friday. 2010-10-16T04:11:02+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/transcript_of_president_obamas_remarks_on_friday "So I need you all to keep on fighting. I need all of you to knock on doors. I need all of you to talk to your neighbors. I need all of you to make phone calls. I need all of you to commit to vote for Chris Coons. Because if you are willing to step up to the plate, we won’t just win this election, we’re going to restore our economy and rebuild our middle class, and we will reclaim the American Dream for this generation." 2010-10-15T21:51:33+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/transcript_of_vice_president_bidens_remarks_on_friday "Let me tell you why my family, from my sister, Valerie, who has campaigned up and down the state for Chris -- and for my wife and my daughter and everyone -- the reason we feel so strongly about Chris Coons is, like you, we know him." 2010-10-15T21:37:04+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/previewing_tonights_big_debate For weeks we’ve been trying to get Christine O’Donnell to talk about the issues that matter to Delawareans instead of the distractions that have dominated coverage of the race. At least for a night, it looks like we’ll get our wish. O’Donnell will join Chris on stage at the University of Delaware tonight for a debate hosted by Delaware First Media at 7:30 pm. It will be carried both by CNN and C-SPAN, moderated by Wolf Blitzer and Delaware Public Television’s Nancy Karibjanian. 2010-10-13T20:26:10+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/15_words Though there are a great many things that distinguish me from my opponent, Christine O'Donnell, I don't think any is as important as our positions on job creation. "Believes jobs are created when businesses are freed from endless taxes and bureaucratic red tape." That's the complete text of O'Donnell's jobs platform on her website: Just 15 words. That's a slogan, not a solution. 2010-10-12T19:26:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/joining_the_bipartisan_call_for_continued_middle_east_talks Just a few weeks ago a large group of bipartisan Senators wrote a letter to President Obama about the need for the continuation of peace talks in the Middle East. I firmly believe the United States must stand steadfast in encouraging and facilitating direct peace talks between the Israeli government and the Palestinians. Real peace in the Middle East is essential to our national security, and the future of the region. 2010-10-08T13:12:47+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/join_president_obama_and_vice_president_biden_in_wilmington Our nation has seen great progress these last two years. Unemployment benefits have been extended for families in need. More Americans have or will soon have access to more affordable, higher quality health care. Protections are in place for those struggling with credit card debt, and Wall Street reforms offer the promise of increased transparency and protection for investors. That's why I'll be so proud to share the stage with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden in Wilmington next Friday. 2010-10-07T17:31:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/christine_odonnell_is_me Christine O'Donnell's first advertisement will start appearing on television this evening, but it's already been released online and boy, is it a doozy. Twice in the ad she says, "I'm you." Unless you think the retirement age for Social Security should be raised, want to further de-regulate Wall Street, are against a woman's right to choose, think public schools should teach Creationism, and think homosexuality is an "identity disorder," she is definitely not you. 2010-10-05T18:30:05+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/christine_odonnells_dangerous_plan_for_veterans_health_care The night she won the Republican primary, Christine O’Donnell was asked what her top priorities would be if she was elected to the Senate. The next morning when I read that "creating health care vouchers for veterans" was near the top of the list, I recoiled at the thought of such a dangerous and irresponsible idea. 2010-10-04T14:23:15+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/just_a_few_hours_left Agree or disagree with his politics, but Mike Castle served the people of Delaware honorably for 30 years. He hadn't lost an election in 12 straight attempts until Christine O'Donnell and the Tea Party started smearing his record and circulating myths and rumors. In the weeks before their primary election, polls showed Congressman Castle to be up by more than a dozen points. He lost by six. 2010-09-30T17:08:52+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/our_new_television_ad_chris_plan_to_change_washington Our second television ad, which began airing yesterday, examines Chris' plan to change Washington. Check it out, then make a donation to help us keep it on the air! Christine O'Donnell has raised more than $2.5 million since the primary and she and the Tea Party are going to use it to inundate Delaware voters. We need you to help our message break through! 2010-09-25T13:04:06+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/day_of_action Democratic volunteers from across the country will be knocking on doors this weekend to remind voters what's at stake in the November elections. Please join us for at one of the following canvasses on Saturday, September 25th! 2010-09-23T21:31:41+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/distractions When it comes down to it, Delaware voters know this election isn't about witchcraft, Marxism, pets, personal finances, or any of the myriad distractions that are filling the hours on cable news.It's about you. 2010-09-23T19:32:39+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/a_clear_contrast It's hard to believe that in this day and age there are still people looking for ways to discriminate against other Americans. Senate Republicans today are attempting to stop a bill that would eventually repeal "Don't Ask Don't Tell." As Delaware's Senator, I would not tolerate discrimination of any kind and would proudly stand up for ALL the brave men and women ready to serve our nation. 2010-09-21T17:58:29+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/our_new_television_ad_finances While the Republicans are seeing how low they can go, attacking each other over student loan debt and personal finance issues, we'll continue talking about something more relevant: jobs for Delawareans. 2010-09-09T19:15:23+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/campaign_strategy_update A pair of national polls conducted in just the last few weeks have shown what we knew would be the case: the more people get to know Chris Coons, the more likely they are to vote for him 2010-08-20T20:47:28+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/chris_proposed_ban_on_lobbying_by_ex_senators_is_making_headlines It didn't take long for Chris' bold proposal to ban lobbying by former Senators to start making headlines. Huffington Post has a story today that features Chris and an interview with the head of the American League of Lobbyists (the lobby lobby?), which, unsurprisingly, isn't wild about the idea. 2010-08-18T18:24:24+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/a_side_of_chris_you_may_not_know Over our 13 years of marriage, Chris and I have shared our concerns over the challenges that our nation faces and the need to do something to address those challenges. I know better than anyone, including Chris, that as our next U.S. Senator, that he would work tirelessly and do everything in his power to make American families more stable, businesses more successful and our nation more secure. He will make Delawareans proud. 2010-08-06T18:33:59+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/fox_news_analyst_calls_delaware_a_sleeper_race Calling the special election to fill Joe Biden's seat in the Senate "a sleeper race," Fox News analyst Trish Turner discussed the series of factors that have helped close the gap on Mike Castle... most notably, Chris himself. 2010-08-05T18:39:30+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/how_ill_fight_for_jobs Delaware deserves a Senator who will focus on the issues that matter to families across the State - and none is more urgent than fixing our economy and putting Delawareans back to work. The truth is, the government doesn't create jobs, but it can make it easier for entrepreneurs to start new ventures and for businesses large and small to expand operations. We need a real plan to invest in Americans by tackling job creation on every front. Learn more about how I'd fight for job growth as your Senator by watching our new video. 2010-07-26T19:58:17+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/chris_coons_praises_presidents_signing_of_aggressive_wall_street_reforms Chris Coons this afternoon praised President Obama's signing of sweeping reforms to our nation's rules on lending and high finance designed to protect American consumers from the type of reckless business practices largely responsible for nearly destroying our economy. 2010-07-21T21:31:08+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/no_drilling_for_oil_off_delawares_beaches It's hard to believe that after 84 days, oil is still spilling out into the Gulf and the lives of those Americans on its coast are still getting worse. 2010-07-13T20:43:38+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/chris_mike_jack_and_maggie_coons_wish_america_a_happy_birthday 2010-07-04T15:56:35+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/fighting_for_delaware Earlier this week, Vice President Biden returned home to Wilmington to support my campaign for the Senate. He talked passionately about the importance of this election and about how the Republicans in Washington seem eager to say what they're against, but can't seem to say what they're for. 2010-06-30T17:03:11+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/videos_vice_president_biden_talks_about_chris_coons Vice President Biden was in Wilmington Monday night raising money for Chris' campaign for the Senate and talked in depth about why Chris was the right candidate to help fight the Republicans vote-against-everything strategy. We've uploaded a couple of videos so you can see for yourself! 2010-06-29T15:23:43+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/labor_groups_chris_works_hard_for_us We were delighted yesterday to announce that the Communication Workers of America (CWA), the International Association of Machinists (IAM), and Sheet Metal Workers International (SMWIA) had endorsed Chris' campaign! Labor groups throughout Delaware support Chris’ candidacy for the United States Senate because of his dedication to creating and keeping jobs in Delaware. 2010-06-25T15:45:38+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/david_plouffe_chris_can_win._you_can_help David Plouffe, a Delaware native and the campaign manager of President Obama’s 2008 campaign, just sent a message to Chris' supporters discussing the importance of this election. 2010-06-23T15:40:47+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/watch_chris_coons_says_general_mcchrystal_has_to_be_respectful_of_civilian_ "We have a long tradition of civilians being responsible for oversight of the military," Chris said, "and Gen. McChrystal -- if he's going to be the effective, engaged commander on the ground in Afghanistan he needs to be -- has to be respectful of the civilian authorities over him. I'm hopeful that that's gonna be the outcome of his meetings in Washington this week." 2010-06-22T21:07:47+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/memorial_day It’s important that we make time to gather on Memorial Day to remember, to share stories, and to honor those who have served and those who serve today. Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our grateful nation. To all of our veterans, those in our armed forces today, and military families, thank you. 2010-05-31T17:17:27+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/first_lady_carla_markell_on_why_women_support_chris_coons_for_senate Delaware's First Lady, Carla Markell, stepped out of our Women for Chris Coons reception on Wednesday evening to talk about why Chris was the right candidate for Senate for Delaware's women. See what she said in the video after the jump. 2010-05-29T21:15:24+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/discrimination_plain_and_simple Late Thursday night the House voted on an amendment to repeal the law that prevents gays from serving openly in our nation's military. In lockstep with other Washington Republicans, Congressman Castle voted against it. "Don't Ask Don't Tell" is discrimination, plain and simple. It's offensive, impractical, and has no place in this country. 2010-05-29T18:23:16+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/a_terrific_week It's been a great week for the Chris Coons campaign and I wanted to take a quick moment to give you an update on our momentum. People all across Delaware are lining up to help elect Chris Coons to the Senate. They're eager to help out, put up yard signs and talk to voters about why Chris should be our next U.S. Senator. 2010-05-21T21:53:32+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/teamsters_endorse_chris_for_senate We got some great news this morning - the Teamsters Local 326 Political Action Committee has endorsed Chris Coons for the U.S. Senate! Chris was so gratified to hear the news and I know all of us here at the campaign look forward to working with the Teamsters this summer to win this election! 2010-05-21T15:36:31+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/watch_delawares_teachers_endorse_chris_coons Watch below as Delaware State Education Association President Diane Donahue talks about why Delaware's teachers decided to support Chris Coons for the U.S. Senate. 2010-05-15T02:41:57+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/what_you_said_about_offshore_drilling Last week, Chris told you about his firm commitment to fighting Washington's plan to explore drilling for oil off Delaware's shore. "While I strongly support the President's commitment to reducing our nation's dependence on foreign oil," Chris wrote, "drilling for oil off Delaware's coastline is simply not the right solution." He wanted to hear what you think, so we invited you to share your own opinions on drilling, and we got quite a few great responses! Here are a few. 2010-05-01T12:56:23+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/offshore_drilling_is_no_way_to_celebrate_earth_day As our nation observes the 40th anniversary of Earth Day today, here in Delaware we're facing a real threat to our own ecosystem. Earlier this month President Obama unveiled a plan that would expand oil drilling off the coast of Delaware. While I strongly support the President's commitment to reducing our nation's dependence on foreign oil, drilling for oil off Delaware's coastline is simply not the right solution. 2010-04-22T18:36:44+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/video_sen._carper_introduces_and_endorses_chris_coons We've started uploading video from Chris' campaign kickoff events on Monday. Here's one clip we really like -- it's Senator Tom Carper introducing Chris at the Kent County event at the Delaware Agricultural Museum in Dover. 2010-04-21T11:10:46+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/kicking_off_our_campaign In the two months since I entered the race, the support Delawareans have shown me has been humbling, to say the least. Just a few weeks ago when I told you about our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, you not only helped us meet our goal, but beat it by more than half. I could not be more appreciative for that support nor more excited for this campaign, and I'm glad you'll be with me every step of the way. The first step on that journey will happen Monday, April 19 as we officially kick off our campaign with rallies in all three counties. 2010-04-13T19:58:08+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/good_news_on_jobs_here_in_delaware When Valero Energy closed down its Delaware City plant before Christmas last year, the nation's economic struggle became a personal nightmare for hundreds of Delaware families. For some, there now might be an end in sight. 2010-04-09T22:33:20+00:00 http://www.chriscoons.com/blog/entry/a_critical_vote_for_delaware Congress made history Sunday night, adopting landmark health care reform critical for our nation's economic future and the well being of its citizens. It's great news for the more than 100,000 Delaware residents who are uninsured and the 70,000 Delaware residents who will qualify for tax credits to help them afford the health insurance they need. 2010-03-23T18:56:13+00:00