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riversedge

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Sat Oct 3, 2015, 05:58 PM Oct 2015

Nation's largest teachers union endorses Clinton for president [Hillary Grp]

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Nation's largest teachers union endorses Clinton for president

The National Education Association endorsement comes amid grumbling from some members that it's too soon.

By Kimberly Hefling

10/03/15 02:12 PM EDT


The National Education Association defied some of its state affiliates Saturday with an endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president, which came after an in-person, closed-door conversation between members and Clinton herself.

“This is exactly the right time if you’re going to impact the primaries,” NEA President Lily Eskelsen García told POLITICO after about 75 percent of the 175-member NEA board voted to endorse Clinton.

Eskelsen García called it a resounding endorsement, adding: “If we want to have education’s voice in this primary debate, you get involved now.”

Clinton praised the NEA and teachers in general in a statement after the endorsement was announced. “I know from personal experience that a teacher can make a profound difference in a child’s life,” Clinton said.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/clinton-nea-teachers-union-endorsement-214402#ixzz3nXp6opd0

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Nation's largest teachers union endorses Clinton for president [Hillary Grp] (Original Post) riversedge Oct 2015 OP
Go Hillary! /nt workinclasszero Oct 2015 #1
Kick & highly recommended! William769 Oct 2015 #2
Wonderful! Thank you, riversedge! Hillary is glowing! Cha Oct 2015 #3
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