2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: FIVE REASONS WHY THE AFSCME AND SEIU SHOULD HAVE ENDORSED SANDERS OVER CLINTON link added [View all]MaggieD
(7,393 posts)To be sexist. She is completely capable of having her own thoughts and opinions. All women are, even if sexists think differently.
There are many, many reasons unions are endorsing Hillary over Bernie. And rightfully so.
- She has a much better chance of winning the nomination. Unions back winners.
- She is much more qualified than Bernie by all measures
- She has been very effective at fighting back against the GOP. Bernie hasn't.
- She is a coalition builder whereas Bernie has not demonstrated that talent
- She will have much more political power than Bernie as President due to the above.
You can criticize unions for their endorsements all you want. But they are some of the most politically savvy actors in this country. They are not stupid.