BREAKING NEWS-AFSCME endorses Hillary Clinton

[DemocratSinceBirth]

http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/23/politics/afscme-hillary-clinton-endorsement/index.html



CNN)AFSCME, the largest trade union of public employees in the United States, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president Friday, according a release from the group provided to CNN.

The endorsement, a key for Clinton, came after the 35 person member-elected board representing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees councils and affiliates from around the country voted to back the former secretary of state.

"The next president will make decisions that could make or break the ability of working people across America to sustain their families. That's why we spent the last six months engaged in the most member-focused, in-depth, and transparent endorsement process AFSCME has ever undertaken," said AFSCME President Lee Saunders

Saunders added the group was looking for someone to fix the "out-of-balance economy."

"Members want a candidate who will make it easier instead of harder to join together in strong unions and stand together for wages and benefits that can sustain our families," he said. "What we also heard was AFSCME members want the candidate who will be the most effective champion for working families, and who will be able to deliver

[Gman]

1. There should be no doubt which way AFSCME will go

They have extensive ties with Hillary. Linda-Chavez Thompson goes way back with her. So do many other AFSCME leaders.

[BootinUp]

2. Awesome.

[Agschmid]

7. Yeah it was good day!

[ismnotwasm]

3. Kickin both the threads on this.

[RoccoR5955]

4. This is not the first time

that I disagree with the union's decision as to who they are backing in the election. Even if it is a primary.

#FeelTheBern

[ronnykmarshall]

5. I'm sure there was fraud, kidnapping, murder threats .....

flaming bag of dog poop.

You know the predictable things that will be thrown about this.

[Agschmid]

6. Kick.

[uponit7771]

8. More Stockholm Syndrome I suppose :rolleyes: