Press Releases

November 1st, 2008

"We know 60% of Americans find Gov. Palin unqualified for high office," Avillo said at press conference. "But it's not her fault John McCain made the disastrous decision to nominate her for Vice President!"

(York, PA) -- Speaking before a crowd of Obama and McCain supporters and the press outside the Expo Center in York today, Democratic Congressional candidate Dr. Phil Avillo praised the Obama-Biden tax plan for working families and criticized John McCain for his selection of first term Alaska Governor Sara Palin as his vice presidential running mate.

October 29th, 2008

"We are here tonight for your endorsement and support," Avillo said. "Now is the time for great change in our nation and across the 19th Congressional District, and we expect your full support on Election Day," Avillo told an enthusiastic crowd.

(New Cumberland, PA) -- In the final days of the most important election since 1968, Congressional Candidate Dr. Phil Avillo led a contingent of strong mid-state Democratic Candidates in a round table panel discussion at a special pre-election meeting of the PA Campaign for Liberty in New Cumberland last night.

October 26th, 2008

"How many congressional junkets to Iraq does it take before the congressman can assess the events on the ground and understand that the war in Iraq is ostensibly over. Mr. Platts is simply on the wrong side of history." Dr. Avillo says.

(York, PA) -- Speaking before a group of Obama volunteers in York today, Congressional Candidate Dr. Phil Avillo said there are, "stark contrasts between myself and the incumbent representative" in the PA 19th Congressional District.

October 19th, 2008

(York, PA) -- Dr. Phil Avillo announced today that he has received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association in his race to unseat the incumbent in Pennsylvania's 19th Congressional District.

"As a former military officer and historian, my strong concern for Second Amendment rights stands alongside my commitment to preserving habitat, protecting clean air and clean water, and promoting outdoor recreation in our state." Avillo said.