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Robb

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March 13, 2012

I stand with labor. "Enthusiastically."

August 25, 2011:

I stand with labor. If the AFL-CIO does not endorse Obama in 2012

...I will withdraw my support.

If they endorse him, I will stand with labor and work for his reelection.

March 13, 2012:

AFL-CIO "enthusiastically" endorses Obama for reelection

Leaders of the influential AFL-CIO labor federation announced Tuesday it voted "proudly and enthusiastically" to endorse President Obama's re-election effort.

"We feel that he's put forth bold initiatives and put people back to work, put revenues back in the country, put out a vision that expresses opportunity and fairness," said Gerald W. McEntee, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. "We think he's a good man."

Read More: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/la-pn-obama-afl-cio-endorsement-20120313,0,424296.story|

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