Tim Scott, asked about auto strikes, praises past firing of striking federal workers

Source: nbc news



The South Carolina senator has been more critical of striking United Auto Workers members than a number of other GOP presidential candidates.

Updated Sept. 18, 2023, 8:15 PM CDT By Nnamdi Egwuonwu

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“Let me answer the first question,” Scott said. “I think Ronald Reagan gave us a great example when federal employees decided they were going to strike. He said, you strike, you’re fired. Simple concept to me. To the extent that we can use that once again, absolutely.”

Scott’s campaign declined to comment on why he referenced firing federal workers when asked how he would handle the current strike by the autoworkers.
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Scott’s criticisms on Monday extended to President Joe Biden, who has defended striking auto workers and repeatedly characterized himself as “the most “pro-union president in American history.”

“Part of the challenge that we have today with President Biden is — and I don’t mean this to be disingenuous, I mean this to be sincere — I’m not sure if the words are bought and paid for, but certainly he has been leased by the unions,” Scott said.

Scott has made his criticisms of unions a focal point of his campaign, often slamming teachers unions — but lately widening his scope to include the United Auto Workers.................

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/tim-scott-asked-auto-strikes-praises-firing-striking-federal-workers-rcna105716

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Guess not surprising. I have heard his comments about teachers strikes before [he did not approve]