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Omaha Steve

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2. The Teamsters did NOT endorse anyone for President
Tue Feb 11, 2025, 04:52 PM
Feb 11
https://teamster.org/2024/09/teamsters-no-endorsement-for-u-s-president/



International Union Cites Strong Political Divides, Few Commitments from Candidates

Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: kdeniz@teamster.org

(WASHINGTON) — The General Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Wednesday elected not to endorse any candidate for U.S. President.

Edit to add: Many TEAMSTER locals did endorse Harris. Labor in general didn't go for Harris in a big way. I just don't understand it.

U.S. presidential election exit polls: share of votes by union membership 2024
Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 12, 2024

According to exit polling in ten key states of the 2024 presidential election in the United States, roughly 45 percent of voters with someone in their household belonging to a labor union voted for Donald Trump. In comparison, 53 percent reported voting for Kamala Harris.

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