John Hanger today announced the launch of a new advocacy
organization, the Pennsylvania People's Campaign, to press for the defeat of
Governor Corbett and support the transformational public policies that
Pennsylvania sorely needs.
"When I withdrew as a candidate I stated that I would
continue to fight for the issues we raised in the campaign and that resonated
with people across the state" said Hanger. "Through the
Pennsylvania People's Campaign, we will be able to support the transformational
changes for which Pennsylvanians hunger."
This transformational agenda will initially focus on policies to
combat economic injustice, promote clean and sustainable energy, rebuild
quality public education, bring forth a New Birth of Freedom that
includes reform of Pennsylvania's unjust and outmoded marijuana laws, and
restore integrity in government.
Hanger said defeating Corbett is the first necessary step, but
then the work continues. "We have
four excellent Democratic candidates, one of whom will be the next Governor of
Pennsylvania," said Hanger. "We intend to be a source of
support for the next Governor to transform Pennsylvania."
The Pennsylvania People's Campaign will combine communications,
research and public mobilization to advocate for a progressive policy
agenda. Platforms will include social media feeds on Facebook, Twitter
and YouTube, this blog page, as well as publication of white-papers, news
releases and interviews. Mobilization initiatives will draw on the
network of almost 10,000 supporters of the Hanger campaign for Governor.
Hanger will serve as Chairman of the Pennsylvania People's
Campaign, and will be a regular contributor to its communications output.
Other senior members and supporters of the Hanger campaign for Governor will
also contribute regularly.
