Chamber Of Commerce Backing Fiorina

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s premier pro-business lobbying group, is throwing its support behind Republican Carly Fiorina in her quest for the U.S. Senate.

“We’re endorsing Carly because she understands the challenges businesses are facing and will stand up for the people of California during these tough economic times,” said Bill Miller, the U.S. Chamber’s senior vice president and national political director.

With California’s unemployment rate at roughly 12%, the race between Fiorina and three-term incumbent Senator Barbara Boxer (D) figures to hinge on voters’ concerns over the state’s struggling economy.

“She has a common sense approach to job creation and getting America back on the road to recovery,” said Miller.

Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlitt Packard, has history on her side. In 2008, 213 of the 265 Chamber-endorsed candidates (81%) were elected…