U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro:

"John DeStefano brings integrity,leadership and compassion to everything he doess... that is why I am proud to support him."

U.S. Congressman Jim Maloney:

"Over the past 12 years, Connecticut's schools have fallen behind, but under John DeStefano's leadership, New Haven's schools have dramatically improved. New Haven now has the largest preschool program in Connecticut, test scores are up, and the dropout rate has dropped by over 40%. John has fashioned effective and innovative solutions. He has a plan to do the same for the state of Connecticut. We need his leadership and we are proud to support him."

Sam Gejdenson, Former Congressman of the 2nd District:

"Eastern Connecticut’s future depends on visionary new statewide leadership that can address critical educational and economic growth issues. I know that John DeStefano is the right man for the job—right for Eastern Connecticut, right for all of Connecticut, right because he is the candidate with the record of bringing people together to get things done"

Audrey Blondin, DSCC-30th District, former candidate SOTS 2006:

"For too long we have had the politics of the past. It is time to move towards the future with new ideas,energy and compassion for those most in need. We can do better and we will when John DeStefano is elected our next Governor."

Hon. Stephen Cassano – Mayor of Manchester:

"Whether creating jobs,improving schools,or helping hard working families making ends meet, Connecticut has fallen behind. John DeStefano believes, as I do, that Connecticut can do better. That’s why I am proud to announce I am supporting John DeStefano."

Hon. Tim Larson — Mayor of East Hartford:

"The city of New Haven is a microcosm of the state of Connecticut. John DeStefano has effectively and superlatively managed New Haven. For the same reasons that John has been a great mayor for the working families of New Haven----he’ll be a great governor for the working families of Connecticut. And, that’s why I am supporting him."

AFSCME Council 15 Executive Director James Howell:

"We are here today to be a part of history—to endorse John DeStefano for governor because we believe he is going to make government work for the hardworking families of this state. With the safety of Connecticut families threatened by crime and terrorism, the issues facing are state and families are too serious to sit by and ignore."

AFSCME Council 15 President Paul Ariola:

"Under John DeStefano, crime has been drastically cut in New Haven. Neighborhoods have been revitalized. John DeStefano will be a governor who will make sure Connecticut is safe. That’s why 4000 police officers throughout Connecticut enthusiastically endorse John DeStefano for governor."

CWA President Paul Hongo, Jr.:

"We believe your candidacy best represents the labor movement and the welfare of those whom we represent and their families."