NFIB Endorses Charlie Denison for State House District 135
Candidate's Strong Stance on Small Business Issues Earns Nod

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., August 19, 2008 — The National Federation of Independent Business, Missouri's leading small business association, today announced its endorsement of Charlie Denison in his bid for re-election to the Missouri House. Rep. Denison secured the group's nod because of his strong record on small business issues critical to Main Street.

"NFIB is proud to endorse Charlie Denison because he has a clear understanding of the needs of small business owners. He has worked to protect their rights as well as fight to keep unnecessary regulations from adding to the burden of running a successful business," said Brad Jones, NFIB/Missouri state director.

"Rep. Denison knows that small business is the engine that drives Missouri's economy, and he has worked to provide the tools small business owners need," Jones said.

NFIB's endorsement of Denison brings with it the powerful support of thousands of small business owners from across the state. He has maintained a strong and consistent voting record in support of small business owners.

"Our members know and appreciate the importance of an ally in the legislature," Jones said. "Just as we know Charlie has worked hard for the interests and rights of small business, NFIB members will work hard to send him back to Jefferson City."

Today's endorsement comes from the Missouri SAFE (Save America's Free Enterprise) Trust, NFIB's political action committee. The National Federation of Independent Business bases its political support on candidates' positions and records on small business issues.

NFIB is the nation's leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists sends its views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system. NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.

Columbia, MO
June 11, 2008,
Dear Rep. Denison:

I am pleased to inform you that the Missouri State Teachers Association, through its Legislative Impact Committee, has announced its endorsement of your candidacy in the 2008 election for the Missouri House of Representatives. Feel free to include our endorsement in your 2008 election campaign materials.

After extensive review of your qualifications and voting record, we have concluded that you are a pro-education candidate that the voters can continue to enthusiastically support. We believe that your record on critical issues demonstrates you are committed to quality education in Missouri.

As Missouri's largest education association, representing over 45,000 members, we appreciate your commitment to education. You will be listed in MSTA publications as well as our 2008 Election Guide.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Missouri's students and educators.

Sincerely,
Krista Meyer
MSTA Political Action Manager

Jefferson City, MO
June 19, 2008

For Immediate Release -- Education Group Endorses Charles W. Denison for State Representative from the 135th District

The Missouri School Administrators Political Action Committee (MSAPAC) has endorsed Charles W. Denison for the 2008 primary election to the Missouri House of Representatives from the 135th district. MSAPAC made the endorsement due to his strong support of public education, according to Larry Ewing, President of MSAPAC.

MSAPAC is comprised of four statewide school administrator organizations, including the Missouri Association of School Administrators, the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals, the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals and the Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators. The membership of these four organizations includes some 3150 school administrators. MSAPAC was founded in 1991 to provide school administrators with the opportunity to become more involved in the political process through endorsements and contributions to candidates who are strong public education supporters.

Jefferson City, MO
September 12, 2008
Dear Mr. Denison

I am happy to inform you that the Missouri Chamber PAC, the political action committee affiliate of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced its support of your candidacy in the 2008 General Election. After reviewing the qualifications and positions of the candidates in this race, we have concluded that you are the pro-employer and pro-jobs candidate that voters can enthusiastically support.

Your stance shows that you would make a positive impact in Missouri's Legislature to maintain and improve the business climate in our state. Controlling the growth of Missouri's state budget, promoting a business friendly tax climate, and limiting governmental interference into the free marketplace are important issues if we hope to ever have a completitive economic advantage in Missouri.

As Missouri's largest statewide general business organization, representing 3,000 member businesses employing more than 425,000 Missourians, we appreciate your commitment to promote and protect free enterprise in the state of Missouri.

Sincerely, Daniel P. Mehan

Jefferson City, MO
August 27, 2008

For the first time in history, the Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) is endorsing political candidates. Rep. Denison is one of...six candidates chosen because they have consistently proven their support of credit unions.

MCUA endorses candidates based on the following criteria:

1. Lawmakers who have worked to pass credit union sponsored legislation or support credit union statutory and regulatory initiatives.
2. Candidates who have in a public forum stated their support of credit union statutory and regulatory initiatives.

MCUA posts its updated list of endorsed candidates on the MCUA web site at :
http://www.mcua.org/Political _Action_29.htm.

September 28, 2008
St. Louis, MO

MISSOURIANS UNITED FOR LIFE ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF ENDORSEMENTS FOR LIFE FOR GENERAL ELECTION Today, Missourians United for Life (MUL) announced its first endorsements of over forty Missouri candidates for state and federal office in the November general election. The endorsed include Charlie Denison from the 135th District.

Jefferson City, MO
Burton-Liese Government Relations
June 20, 2008

Dear Representative:

Congratulations on your endorsement for the 2008 August Primary by our client, the Missouri Council of School Administrators. We at Burton-Liese look forward to working with you on issues important to Missouri's schools.

Please feel free to contact us if ever we can be of assistance.

Best wishes
Gary Burton, Chris Liese, and Jim Foley