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Pike’s finance team has some heavy-hitters

Doug Pike’s congressional campaign on Wednesday unveiled a finance committee replete with big-money fundraisers in the Democratic Party, a staff that should help add some outside money to the significant cash Pike is putting into his own campaign.

Leading the list was Richard Schiffrin, a suburban Philadelphia who was one of Hillary Clinton’s biggest fundraisers during her presidential campaign. Often coveted by other candidates, he only rarely gets involved in down-ballot races. The Pike campaign also brought on Bill Titelman, who has been a major fundraiser for Gov. Ed Rendell, and Sam Becker, who helped raise money for Lois Murphy in the district several years ago.

“I am proud that all of these accomplished people have joined my Finance Committee,” Pike said in a statement. “They will play a crucial role in ensuring victory next year.”

Pike faces Iraq War veteran and Reading doctor Manan Trivedi in next year’s primary. See the campaign’s full release below:

Doug Pike Announces Finance Committee

Ardmore, PA — Today, Pike for Congress is announcing the formation of its Finance Committee and its first 9 members, who have pledged to help Doug Pike turn the 6th District blue in 2010. Each of the distinguished members of the committee will be invaluable to our efforts.

Sam Becker – Partner, Blank Rome
Darren Check – Partner, Barroway Topaz Kessler Meltzer & Check
Doug Kahn – Progressive Activist and Donor
Mark Mazo – Partner, Hogan & Hartson
Clyde Rankin – Partner, Baker and McKenzie
Jim Reilly – Chester County Business Leader
Richard Schiffrin – Attorney, Schiffrin & Associates
Patricia Schroeder – Former U.S. Representative (D-Colorado)
Bill Titelman – Director, Grant & Eisenhofer

“I am proud that all of these accomplished people have joined my Finance Committee,” said Doug Pike. “They will play a crucial role in ensuring victory next year.”

Doug Pike served on the Editorial Board of The Philadelphia Inquirer for 14 years and was the President of a hospital for 10 years. Previously, Pike served as a Special Assistant and Speechwriter for U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas. In 1971, Pike graduated with honors from Princeton University.

The 6th District encompasses parts of Berks, Chester, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties.

December 2, 2009 at 9:18 pm

--Dan Hirschhorn

Tags: Doug Pike, PA-6

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