Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund Endorses Clark Ray: Significant Support as Ray Campaign Grows, Gains Momentum
Posted Jul 20th 2010
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund announced today its endorsement of Clark Ray in his campaign for City Council, At-Large.
“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund,” said Ray. “The Victory Fund’s candidate evaluation process was rigorous, and we’re proud to have made the grade.”
The Victory Fund is “committed to maximizing resources by supporting candidates who have solid campaign plans and the capacity to win,” according to the organization’s website. The Victory Fund rigorously evaluates candidates in making endorsements of openly gay and lesbian individuals for office at the local, state and federal levels. “Candidates go through a rigorous endorsement process, including in-depth interviews with candidates, staffers and community members,” the organization states. The Victory Fund’s list of qualified and endorsed candidates receive vital support, most notably promotion to its proven network of donors nationwide. The organization, created in 1991, enjoyed a nearly 70% win rate in the 2009 election cycle.
Ray said the Victory Fund endorsement comes at a critical moment as his campaign gears up for a final stretch to Primary Day, September 14.
“The Victory Fund endorsement comes just as we’re feeling great momentum: 10 new field workers hired, thousands of yard signs distributed, community leader endorsements from Anacostia to Georgetown, and increasing attention from observers citywide,” Ray said.
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