Waterbury, CT - The Caligiuri Campaign announced today that House Republican Leader Larry Cafero has endorsed Caligiuri's candidacy in the Fifth Congressional District race.

"Part of my job as Republican Leader is to ensure that we are nominating our best Republicans for office. This means finding and promoting the strongest candidates so that we present voters with the best Republican slate possible. Sam has that strength, he is our best candidate in the Fifth Congressional District race, and as delegate selection gears up this month, now is the time for us to rally behind him as a party," said Cafero.

Caligiuri stated that he was honored by Cafero's endorsement and enthusiasm for his candidacy. He looks forward to having him as an ally in the months ahead.

Cafero was chosen by his colleagues to the House Republican Leader at the outset of the 2007 legislative session after serving as Deputy Leader for six terms. Cafero becomes the 12th Republican State Representative to endorse Caligiuri's candidacy.