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Hillary being endorsed by Internationl Longrshoremen Union at Union Hall, Charleston SC. (Original Post) riversedge Oct 2015 OP
Now talking of BLM protest yesterday. Guest saying Hillary handled it well. riversedge Oct 2015 #1
Student from yesterday saying Hillary did change some minds yesterday--liked what she riversedge Oct 2015 #2
K & R Iliyah Oct 2015 #3
I know @hillaryclinton is the candidate who’s going to be in our corner. riversedge Oct 2015 #4
"We need to end private prisons. Protecting public safety...should never be outsourced or left to un riversedge Oct 2015 #5
Endorsements don't matter redstateblues Oct 2015 #6
okydody............ riversedge Oct 2015 #52
Thanks for the continued info! Iliyah Oct 2015 #7
The Zeal To Elect A Female President Has Overshadowed The Good Judgement Of Many cantbeserious Oct 2015 #8
I think it's a shame.... quickesst Oct 2015 #9
Some Think It A Shame That Americans Have Been Duped By the DLC Third-Way Clintons cantbeserious Oct 2015 #14
Nobody is duped. The PEOPLE want Hillary! upaloopa Oct 2015 #80
No - Only Some People Want HRC - That Is The Duped Poeple Want HRC - Too Sad Really cantbeserious Oct 2015 #81
A lot of unions seem to think Clinton is a better choice for their members' future. Hoyt Oct 2015 #87
Yes - The Executives Choice - Not The Workers Choice cantbeserious Oct 2015 #88
I think you are wrong. Longshoremen darn sure benefit from trade, etc. Hoyt Oct 2015 #91
So Because Longshoreman Benefit From Trade The Rest Of Us Have To Suffer Under A HRC Presidency cantbeserious Oct 2015 #93
No, and I doubt you will suffer. You'll probably be better off than you are now. Hoyt Oct 2015 #94
Trade Is Good For Low Cost Countries - Trade Is Bad For Americans That Have Lost Employment cantbeserious Oct 2015 #99
How about those that gained/kept employment from trade? Hoyt Oct 2015 #101
And only some people want Bernie.... Agschmid Oct 2015 #95
Yes - Elections Have Consequences - God Help Us If HRC Is Elected cantbeserious Oct 2015 #98
... Agschmid Oct 2015 #100
Too easy quickesst Oct 2015 #102
This message was self-deleted by its author Armstead Oct 2015 #18
Why come on a poistive thread and little it with your garbage!! riversedge Oct 2015 #10
Because It Is The Truth - And The Truth Seems To Cause Such Agita - One Wonders Why cantbeserious Oct 2015 #13
Can I come to your house and shit in your cereal? Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #23
The Truth Is Really Causing Agita Today - Glad To Be Of Service cantbeserious Oct 2015 #24
Do You Know That You Don't Have To Capitalize The First Letter Of Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #25
You Style Is Your Style - My Style Is My Style cantbeserious Oct 2015 #31
Your "style" is inconsistent with the written English language as a Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #39
Thank You - I Kindly Return The Nourishment To You For Your Gastrointestinal Pleasure cantbeserious Oct 2015 #43
ha ha. Using caps within sentences is most likely one of its 'Truths" --day!! riversedge Oct 2015 #32
One Guesses That One Has Never Read A Newspaper - Titles Are Typically All Caps cantbeserious Oct 2015 #46
As a dispassionate observer I must say your response was non-responsive. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #37
So If One Was Dispassionate - One Would Have Not Responded cantbeserious Oct 2015 #41
For a dispassionate observer, you sure respond a lot. eom icuc Oct 2015 #90
It's my job. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #92
Yeah, those feminized stevedores tho. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #28
The Clinton Quid Pro Quo List Must Be Very Deep To Co-opt Labor So Effectively cantbeserious Oct 2015 #29
Or more likely, Betnie's track record of little but talk Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #33
All Supposition cantbeserious Oct 2015 #35
No, I'm in AFT, so I know exactly of which I speak. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #36
No Bigotry Involved - HRC Touts Her Gender As A Reason To Be Elected cantbeserious Oct 2015 #45
That isn't what you were doing. Keep it up though. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #61
Glad That You Are So Enthralled By The Tragedy In Waiting About To Befall The Country cantbeserious Oct 2015 #64
The tragedy of watching a bunch of men cry that they need a man to save them from the Lady President Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #68
One Presumes A Reason For Crying That May Be Invalid cantbeserious Oct 2015 #70
Nah, you'll be fine. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #97
@HillaryClinton is standing with history in Atlanta. #ImwithHer Lovely Photo... riversedge Oct 2015 #47
Yesterday... Historic NY Oct 2015 #54
yes, I read that. It was great they went up on stage. riversedge Oct 2015 #56
Did you see these tweets from Donna Brazile?... riversedge Oct 2015 #59
Beautiful! Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #62
Yes, heartwarming. riversedge Oct 2015 #66
These updates are great, thank you! Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #69
you are welcome. In solidarity riversedge Oct 2015 #103
Go Hillary! lewebley3 Oct 2015 #73
Yeah, that must be it. Surely it's not Bernie's flailing campaign. JaneyVee Oct 2015 #51
Like the Longshoremen's Union? 72DejaVu Oct 2015 #72
Random comment treestar Oct 2015 #76
The General Zeal Is Real - Who Knows The Actual Quid Pro Quo In Play - Nothing Comes For Free cantbeserious Oct 2015 #78
Just wondered that of all groups treestar Oct 2015 #83
The Executives Endorse - The Workers Follow cantbeserious Oct 2015 #84
Why the longshoremen to be so eager to have a female President? treestar Oct 2015 #107
Nah, sorry.. deal with it. Hillary is the better candidate. Cha Oct 2015 #110
To Some Maybe - To Others Not So Much cantbeserious Oct 2015 #111
To the Longshoreman's Union she is.. which is what we're talkin' about here. Cha Oct 2015 #112
For The Executives Maybe - The Dock Workers Probably Not cantbeserious Oct 2015 #114
good. I'm glad so many BS supporters are in denial. Cha Oct 2015 #115
Pleasure At The Pain Of Others Is Degenerate Social Behavior cantbeserious Oct 2015 #117
Serious denial. Cha Oct 2015 #119
"I want to see Hillary speak live and I want to support political participation." -Jay #HillaryinSC riversedge Oct 2015 #11
Well said young person mcar Oct 2015 #26
... DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2015 #12
Love that man. riversedge Oct 2015 #86
"I am excited to hear Hillary's stance and ideas on women's rights issues and equality." -Alma #Hill riversedge Oct 2015 #15
Ready for action! #HillaryinSC #chsnews riversedge Oct 2015 #16
@HillaryClinton calls Charleston Mayor Joe Riley "one of the greatest mayors ever in our country" riversedge Oct 2015 #27
Mayor Riley, ILA President Ken Riley welcome @HillaryClinton to the Charleston Organizing event #Hil riversedge Oct 2015 #17
Another bunch of corrupt union leaders Robbins Oct 2015 #19
that must be it stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #22
and another silly poster dissing unions. Shameful riversedge Oct 2015 #49
A lot of unions seem to think Clinton is a better choice for their members' future. Hoyt Oct 2015 #89
You know longshoremen love trade, right? Recursion Nov 2015 #122
cute... Valerie and Veronica are #ReadyforHillary riversedge Oct 2015 #20
K&R! stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #21
@HillaryClinton @ ILA: We must have Balance of power in our economy. I Stand w/Boeing workers 2 org riversedge Oct 2015 #30
Digital crew is #ReadyforHillary @gabrielleisback riversedge Oct 2015 #34
Wait...what? Those folks look like millennials. MineralMan Oct 2015 #74
Don't those crazy kids know that they are supposed workinclasszero Oct 2015 #108
Hillary Clinton: "I'm a progressive, but I'm a progressive who likes to get things done" riversedge Oct 2015 #38
'I'm here because I believe the American Labor Movement helped to build the middle class' #Hillary20 riversedge Oct 2015 #40
Got my Hillary sticker! Now waiting for @HillaryClinton in #Atlanta! #Hillary2016 riversedge Oct 2015 #44
Nice practice for standing in line for the primary vote workinclasszero Oct 2015 #109
YES!!! Laser102 Oct 2015 #42
for you... riversedge Oct 2015 #50
But!!!!!1! shenmue Oct 2015 #48
K AND R! JaneyVee Oct 2015 #53
#Poll: Clinton hits 50 percent support riversedge Oct 2015 #55
Mayor joe and the next president @HillaryClinton ****** riversedge Oct 2015 #57
Excited to see @HillaryClinton since 2008! @HillaryforSC #HillYes riversedge Oct 2015 #58
K & R SunSeeker Oct 2015 #60
Nearly 15 minutes after her speech, @HillaryClinton is still greeting and taking selfies with a crus riversedge Oct 2015 #63
John Lewis presents Hillary Clinton as "the next president of the United States." Crowd is 2,100 per riversedge Oct 2015 #65
Hillary has a real problem with the millennial generation workinclasszero Oct 2015 #113
you almost had me riversedge Oct 2015 #116
Lol workinclasszero Oct 2015 #121
Excellent! ismnotwasm Oct 2015 #67
That's unfortunate. She's part of the problem, not part of the solution. AzDar Oct 2015 #71
Longshoremen latest labor group endorsing Clinton candidacy riversedge Oct 2015 #75
I wish some of my fellow Sanders' supporters would put a sock in it. onenote Oct 2015 #77
Oh really Robbins Oct 2015 #79
And if this was a thread in which a group endorsing Sanders was being onenote Oct 2015 #82
boring. riversedge Oct 2015 #106
Don't worry, not all of us judge a candidate by their supporters. Skid Rogue Oct 2015 #118
She talked a lot about gun violence...at this rally. riversedge Oct 2015 #85
endorsement by the union bosses is not the same as an endorsement by the union members restorefreedom Oct 2015 #96
Just for you.... riversedge Oct 2015 #104
since we are sharing..... restorefreedom Oct 2015 #105
Endorsements don't matter when it comes to the Clinton's. Dawson Leery Oct 2015 #120

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
2. Student from yesterday saying Hillary did change some minds yesterday--liked what she
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 10:20 AM
Oct 2015

she said about Hillary's reforms to the criminal justice system

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
4. I know @hillaryclinton is the candidate who’s going to be in our corner.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 10:23 AM
Oct 2015


LaDavia Drane ?@LSD_Esq 16h16 hours ago

I know @hillaryclinton is the candidate who’s going to be in our corner. Help her keep going: http://hrc.io/1Oe4Xk6

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
5. "We need to end private prisons. Protecting public safety...should never be outsourced or left to un
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 10:25 AM
Oct 2015


Jennifer Granholm Retweeted
Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 19h19 hours ago

"We have to end the era of mass incarceration." —Hillary
460 retweets 788 favorites



Jennifer Granholm Retweeted
Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 19h19 hours ago

"We need to end private prisons. Protecting public safety...should never be outsourced or left to unaccountable corporations." —Hillary

quickesst

(6,283 posts)
9. I think it's a shame....
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 10:48 AM
Oct 2015

...that so many Bernie supporters now equate the majority of democrats in this country to to the right wing teapublicans who actually do vote against their own interests.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
91. I think you are wrong. Longshoremen darn sure benefit from trade, etc.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:27 PM
Oct 2015

The also know Sanders' waving of arms, etc., isn't going to get anyone anywhere.

cantbeserious

(13,039 posts)
93. So Because Longshoreman Benefit From Trade The Rest Of Us Have To Suffer Under A HRC Presidency
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:33 PM
Oct 2015

eom

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
94. No, and I doubt you will suffer. You'll probably be better off than you are now.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:40 PM
Oct 2015

My point is, trade is not bad for a whole lot of Americans, most actually. It's especially good if we tax profits from trade high enough.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
101. How about those that gained/kept employment from trade?
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 02:12 PM
Oct 2015


Like Krugman said about NAFTA, many people he normally agrees with blame NAFTA for things caused by other factors.

Response to quickesst (Reply #9)

 

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)
39. Your "style" is inconsistent with the written English language as a
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:39 AM
Oct 2015

whole.

By the way, I got this for you:

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
33. Or more likely, Betnie's track record of little but talk
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:30 AM
Oct 2015

about stuff but do little is now coming home to roost. Union members notice that kind of thing.

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
36. No, I'm in AFT, so I know exactly of which I speak.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:34 AM
Oct 2015

Making bigoted statements that unions just want a President because of gender is definitely supposition though. And ugly.

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
61. That isn't what you were doing. Keep it up though.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:09 PM
Oct 2015

The tears when she is sworn in will be tasty and sweet.

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
68. The tragedy of watching a bunch of men cry that they need a man to save them from the Lady President
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:17 PM
Oct 2015

pleases me mightily.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
47. @HillaryClinton is standing with history in Atlanta. #ImwithHer Lovely Photo...
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:47 AM
Oct 2015

Maybe this will
boost your heart-after that nasty post. Thanks for being on this thread.



Sojourner Marable Retweeted
Huma Abedin ?@HumaAbedin 20h20 hours ago

@HillaryClinton is standing with history in Atlanta. #ImwithHer

Historic NY

(37,454 posts)
54. Yesterday...
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:56 AM
Oct 2015

"I am glad the congressman and the mayor have my back," she said, acknowledging that Lewis and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had joined her on stage.


The poor guy "signing" yesterday had a rough time, he finally gave up.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
59. Did you see these tweets from Donna Brazile?...
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:07 PM
Oct 2015


Darren Sands Retweeted
Donna Brazile ?@donnabrazile 20h20 hours ago

#BlackLivesMatter was invited to attend @RPCoalition event, but some folks chose to make a shout out. Everyone deserves respect.
47 retweets 63 favorites
Darren Sands Retweeted
Donna Brazile ?@donnabrazile 15h15 hours ago

Rep. John Lewis: Black Lives Matter Protesters Should Respect Everyone’s Right To Be http://www.buzzfeed.com/darrensands/rep-john-lewis-black-lives-matter-protesters-should-respect?utm_term=.hu3yGZlXN … via @darrensands @buzzfeednews
 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
51. Yeah, that must be it. Surely it's not Bernie's flailing campaign.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:54 AM
Oct 2015

Fun to assume it's about gender and not about competence. Hillary has policy, union endorsements, party endorsements, civil rights hero's endorsements, and is supremely qualified. But we only care about gender. Riiiiiiight. Whatever helps you sleep at night.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
83. Just wondered that of all groups
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:12 PM
Oct 2015

Of people that longshoremen would be especially attached to the idea of electing a woman to be President

treestar

(82,383 posts)
107. Why the longshoremen to be so eager to have a female President?
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 05:59 PM
Oct 2015

If it were NOW it would make some sense. Longshoremen don't strike me as a group out to get a woman President. They probably are mostly men, for one thing, blue collar, for another. I can understand them endorsing Hillary, but not just to have a female President.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
11. "I want to see Hillary speak live and I want to support political participation." -Jay #HillaryinSC
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 10:52 AM
Oct 2015

getting ready for Hillary speech


Hillary for SC ?@HillaryforSC 2h2 hours ago

"I want to see Hillary speak live and I want to support political participation." -Jay #HillaryinSC

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
15. "I am excited to hear Hillary's stance and ideas on women's rights issues and equality." -Alma #Hill
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 10:57 AM
Oct 2015

Hillary for SC ?@HillaryforSC 2h2 hours ago

"I am excited to hear Hillary's stance and ideas on women's rights issues and equality." -Alma #HillaryinSC \


riversedge

(70,346 posts)
16. Ready for action! #HillaryinSC #chsnews
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:01 AM
Oct 2015

Progressive Magazine and 1 other follow
Tom Jeffrey ?@tjeffrey 58m58 minutes ago

Ready for action! #HillaryinSC #chsnews







riversedge

(70,346 posts)
27. @HillaryClinton calls Charleston Mayor Joe Riley "one of the greatest mayors ever in our country"
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:27 AM
Oct 2015


Latinos For Hillary and 9 others follow
Monica Alba Verified account ?@AlbaMonica 25m25 minutes ago

.@HillaryClinton calls Charleston Mayor Joe Riley "one of the greatest mayors ever in our country"
2 retweets 2 favorites

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
17. Mayor Riley, ILA President Ken Riley welcome @HillaryClinton to the Charleston Organizing event #Hil
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:06 AM
Oct 2015



Hillary for SC ?@HillaryforSC 8m8 minutes ago

Mayor Riley, ILA President Ken Riley welcome @HillaryClinton to the Charleston Organizing event #HillaryinSC

Robbins

(5,066 posts)
19. Another bunch of corrupt union leaders
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:06 AM
Oct 2015

Ignoring the clintons pro-free trade bills history and wall street ties.

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
122. You know longshoremen love trade, right?
Sun Nov 1, 2015, 06:04 AM
Nov 2015

Their jobs are based on China shipping a lot of stuff to us.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
20. cute... Valerie and Veronica are #ReadyforHillary
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:08 AM
Oct 2015



Hillary for SC Retweeted
Sydney Jill Watnick ?@SJW_sjw 2h2 hours ago

Valerie and Veronica are #ReadyforHillary

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
30. @HillaryClinton @ ILA: We must have Balance of power in our economy. I Stand w/Boeing workers 2 org
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:29 AM
Oct 2015


Hillary for SC and 29 others follow
Kaye Koonce ?@KayeKoonce 14m14 minutes ago South Carolina, USA

.@HillaryClinton @ ILA: We must have Balance of power in our economy. I Stand w/Boeing workers 2 organize. #Hillary2016 #HillaryinSC
0 retweets 0 favorites

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
34. Digital crew is #ReadyforHillary @gabrielleisback
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:32 AM
Oct 2015

Hillary for SC favorited
Sydney Jill Watnick ?@SJW_sjw 3h3 hours ago

Digital crew is #ReadyforHillary @gabrielleisback


MineralMan

(146,338 posts)
74. Wait...what? Those folks look like millennials.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:30 PM
Oct 2015

I thought all millennials were for Bernie. Now I'm really confused.

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
108. Don't those crazy kids know that they are supposed
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 06:19 PM
Oct 2015

to be Bernie backers?

And another meme bites the dust lol

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
38. Hillary Clinton: "I'm a progressive, but I'm a progressive who likes to get things done"
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:38 AM
Oct 2015

?t=HBhKaHR0cDovL2ltZy5odWZmaW5ndG9ucG9zdC5jb20vYXNzZXQvMTIwMF82MzAvNTYxZGIwMDIxNDAwMDAyYTAwYzc5ZGNmLmpwZWcU4BIU5gkcFIQGFJQDAAAWABIA&s=bkiBGBcLrUR5MiCJ83Ugecf9NeMRs_AlVS45FPHGLmQ

Hillary Clinton: "I'm a progressive, but I'm a progressive who likes to get things done" http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/561dafabe4b050c6c4a35c32 … #Hillary16 #p2

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
40. 'I'm here because I believe the American Labor Movement helped to build the middle class' #Hillary20
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:40 AM
Oct 2015


Hillary for SC Retweeted
Alexander Dobranic ?@ADobranic 32m32 minutes ago

'I'm here because I believe the American Labor Movement helped to build the middle class' #Hillary2016 @HillaryforSC

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
44. Got my Hillary sticker! Now waiting for @HillaryClinton in #Atlanta! #Hillary2016
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 11:44 AM
Oct 2015

Sojourner Marable
?@sojournerruth

Got my Hillary sticker! Now waiting for @HillaryClinton in #Atlanta! #Hillary2016


riversedge

(70,346 posts)
57. Mayor joe and the next president @HillaryClinton ******
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:01 PM
Oct 2015


Hillary for SC Retweeted
Sydney Jill Watnick ?@SJW_sjw 59m59 minutes ago

Mayor joe and the next president @HillaryClinton @HillaryforSC



riversedge

(70,346 posts)
58. Excited to see @HillaryClinton since 2008! @HillaryforSC #HillYes
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:03 PM
Oct 2015

I am happy for this women--




Sydney Jill Watnick ?@SJW_sjw 3h3 hours ago

Excited to see @HillaryClinton since 2008! @HillaryforSC #HillYes

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
63. Nearly 15 minutes after her speech, @HillaryClinton is still greeting and taking selfies with a crus
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:11 PM
Oct 2015


Darren Sands ?@darrensands 20h20 hours ago Atlanta, GA

Nearly 15 minutes after her speech, @HillaryClinton is still greeting and taking selfies with a crush of supporters.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
65. John Lewis presents Hillary Clinton as "the next president of the United States." Crowd is 2,100 per
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:15 PM
Oct 2015

This was from yesterday's rally.


Darren Sands ?@darrensands 21h21 hours ago Atlanta, GA

Clinton gives shout out to AUC schools: CAU, Morehouse and Spelman. Raucous applause.
1 retweet 1 favorite

Darren Sands ?@darrensands 21h21 hours ago Atlanta, GA

John Lewis cites Clinton's testimony before select Benghazi committee. "When things get tough, Hillary Clinton does not back down.
12 retweets 6 favorites

Darren Sands ?@darrensands 21h21 hours ago Atlanta, GA

John Lewis presents Hillary Clinton as "the next president of the United States." Crowd is 2,100 per a Clinton aide.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
75. Longshoremen latest labor group endorsing Clinton candidacy
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:47 PM
Oct 2015

The ILA does not share your assessment.





http://finance.yahoo.com/news/longshoremen-latest-labor-group-endorsing-153316344.html;_ylt=A0LEVjCp7zRWT58ASW0nnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTEzY3I3YXV1BGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwM0BHZ0aWQDRkZVSUMwXzEEc2VjA3Ny

Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 12:44pm EDT -

Longshoremen latest labor group endorsing Clinton candidacy
International Longshoremen's Association latest labor union to endorse Hillary Clinton


Associated Press By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
1 hour ago



CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton has another endorsement from a major labor group in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The latest nod comes from the International Longshoremen's Association and its 60,000-plus members in the maritime industry. Clinton is celebrating the endorsement Saturday at a local ILA union hall in Charleston, South Carolina.

The former secretary of state has started to get more organized labor support since coming out against the Obama administration's Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. That trend is a blow to her closest rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The Vermont senator draws enthusiastic crowds as he praises the working class and rails against corporate greed. But labor leaders have been slow to back him formally...............

onenote

(42,779 posts)
77. I wish some of my fellow Sanders' supporters would put a sock in it.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 12:51 PM
Oct 2015

Look, I'd rather these endorsements go to Sanders than Hillary. But in the end, getting out voters who have stayed on the sidelines will be what moves the Sanders' candidacy forward more than endorsements.

But in the end, if you really hope Bernie gets the nomination, you better hope that those who endorsed Clinton work their asses off for Sanders.

And dissing every individual or group that endorses Clinton as corrupt or a sell-out or whatever is not going to make it easy to bring them on board if Sanders is the nominee.

Robbins

(5,066 posts)
79. Oh really
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:00 PM
Oct 2015

Sanders supporters have been called sexists or racists or both.Calling them centrists and corporists is mild and backed up by
evidance.Clinton is corporist,centrist,pro-war.and those who support her must also be.and for now i am only putting dem politicans
and union leaders who endorse her in that camp.the primarys will show if democratic voters support the centrists,the corporists,and
neocons.

onenote

(42,779 posts)
82. And if this was a thread in which a group endorsing Sanders was being
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:05 PM
Oct 2015

attacked, I'd post the same message -- Clinton supporters should remember that they're going to need Sanders' supporters in the general if she gets the nomination.

But this wasn't that thread, so I focused on what was going on in this thread.

What I can't tell from your post is whether or not you think that alienating parts of the party is a good idea.

Skid Rogue

(711 posts)
118. Don't worry, not all of us judge a candidate by their supporters.
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 07:24 PM
Oct 2015

I'm voting for Hillary. However, I've loved Bernie Sanders for years. He's great! If he's our nomination, I'll be a little disappointed, but I'll also be proud to vote and work for Bernie. I think the majority of involved Democrats feel the same. As much as I love checking in with DU, it's doesn't truly represent the Democratic Party as a whole. Holding on to the White House, defeating the Republicans in 2016, is the goal most of us have in sight.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)
96. endorsement by the union bosses is not the same as an endorsement by the union members
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 01:43 PM
Oct 2015

we keep seeing this throughout the campaign. The Board of Directors or the union bosses give their endorsement, but many of the members end up supporting another candidate. All it means is that the upper echelon continues to support Hillary, no news there.

riversedge

(70,346 posts)
104. Just for you....
Sat Oct 31, 2015, 03:29 PM
Oct 2015

Get it now-and you will have yours for Nov 2016


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