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2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumHillary Clinton Lands Another BIG UNION Endorsement.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/56549936e4b0d4093a594426ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hillary Clinton just locked down another endorsement from a major labor union as she seeks the Democratic nomination for president, solidifying her hold on organized labor's backing in the primary.
The Laborers' International Union of North America, or LIUNA, announced Tuesday that it would be throwing its weight behind the front-runner, rather than Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) or Martin O'Malley. The union said in a statement that it arrived at the decision after a membership poll and a vote by the union's executive board.
"LIUNA members are deeply concerned about the direction of our country and are looking for a real leader who will create good jobs, rebuild our country, and grow our economy," Terry OSullivan, the union's president, said in a statement. "Secretary Clintons record proves that she is a tough and tested fighter for our nation and for working men and women."
LIUNA has roughly a half-million members working mostly in the construction and building trades. In response to the announcement, the Clinton campaign said the candidate was "honored" to have the endorsement and would "fight to increase investment in our infrastructure
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Hillary Clinton Lands Another BIG UNION Endorsement. (Original Post)
JaneyVee
Nov 2015
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NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)1. K&R. Union made. nt.
Godhumor
(6,437 posts)2. Random WORD caps!!!
Yet another great labor pick up for HRC.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)3. It's WONDERFUL! Isn't IT?
What's the current COUNT of endorsements for Hillary? Is Bernie catching up?
Alfresco
(1,698 posts)4. Great News. This quote stands out for me.
"Secretary Clintons record proves that she is a tough and tested fighter for our nation and for working men and women."
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)5. I saw that too! <3
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)6. GREAT news!
Cha
(295,907 posts)7. I love it!