Endorsements

Since being elected in 2006, Comptroller Franchot has attracted support from and worked together with a statewide coalition of workers, faith and community leaders, and businesses.  His list of endorsements is growing and a testament to the work he has done as Comptroller to be an independent advocate for Marylanders, fighting each and every day on their behalf.

In his 2010 re-election campaign, Comptroller Franchot is proud to have received the endorsements of the following organizations:

• African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County
• Baltimore County Professional Firefighters Association, Local 1311
  
• Baltimore Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
• Battle Grove Democratic Club
• Bethesda-Chevy Chase PAC
• Caribbean-American PAC
• Central Baltimore County Democratic Club
• Coalition for Asian Pacific American Democrats of Maryland
• Columbia Democratic Club
• Communication Workers of America, District 2 
• Greater Washington Board of Trade
• Hispanic Democratic Club of Montgomery County
• Maryland and DC AFL-CIO 
• Maryland League of Conservation Voters
  
• Maryland NOW (National Organization for Women)
• Maryland State Education Association 
• Maryland Sierra Club
• Northwest-Catonsville Democratic Club

Additionally, Comptroller Franchot has received the endorsements of the following newspapers in the 2010 cycle:

• The Capital-Gazette Newspapers, Annapolis, MD

"Franchot easily deserves another term.  While deftly
managing the core administrative responsibilities of his position, he
has spoken up for sound fiscal management at a critical and difficult
time...Franchot has done so well at his larger job as Maryland's fiscal
and economic watchdog that it's obvious the state will need him in the
next four years."

• Afro-American Newspapers
  

"Franchot took office four years ago and has stayed true to his promise to be an independent advocate for the citizens of the state and not just a rubber stamp for the governor on the Board of Public Works...He has done this without being an obstructionist, making him an integral part of the effectiveness of the Board and the state.

"He has shown his commitment to protect the middle class of the state by closing tax loopholes on businesses and the wealthy, ensuring everyone is paying their fair share of taxes.  He has maintained the efficiency of tax reporting, collection and refund issuance, and continues to make sure Maryland's dollars are spent appropriately."

• The Star-Democrat, Easton, MD
  

"Mr. Franchot is not a rubber stamp kind of public servant.  He considers the issues carefully and is not afraid to be a lone voice or to stand up to special interests and deep pockets.  From large projects to small problems, Mr. Franchot follows up to make sure the public's money is being spent wisely and frugally."

• The Gazette Newspapers
  

"As well as his hawkish approach to tax collection, Franchot maintains an
independent opinion...Franchot wants a top-to-bottom review of state spending to establish
clear priorities. He offers an independent voice and a professional,
calculated approach."

• The Aegis, Bel Air, MD

"[...]it really comes down to it being a race between two creatures of
government, one of whom has established himself as capable of managing
the task of collecting the state’s taxes, which is what the job entails.

"As the office has been competently managed for the past four years,
we see no reason for a change and recommend Harford’s voters cast
ballots for the incumbent, Peter Franchot."

• The City Paper, Baltimore, MD
  

"True to campaign promises, [Franchot] has provided an independent vote on the
state Board of Public Works, including questioning some highly
questionable land deals. He has also taken to reforming and updating the
state's tax collections and legislative audits with vigor."

• The Washington Post

"[Franchot] has retained an independent streak, raised questions about state
contracts he deemed suspect, and run the state's tax collection system
efficiently. He should be reelected."