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In reply to the discussion: Senator Bob Corker probably "broke the law". [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)They are the only ones who could be charged by the NLRB. If Corker could be charged with interfering with the vote, the leaders of the legislature and the governor could be charged as well. And likely a number of advertisers, radio stations, billboard companies and television stations who ran commericals against the UAW. None of what was done was illegal.
It's improper to us, but it is within the range of political speech granted politicians. The only ones who can hold Corker to account are the state's voters. And they find him and his actions to be good and fine every time he's re-elected. Nothing will come of this as you cannot fine, bring to court or arrest the jerk for winning a propaganda war.
I'm surprised at the lack of civic education here at times, although I suspect it is less that, hopefully, than a strong expression of disgust. Corker has the right to say anything he wants, his judge and jury are the voters and they find him innocent of everything and agree with his aristocratic air and dirty connivances.
There is nothing to stop the UAW from trying to get another vote, though.