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Omaha Steve

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4. Current AFSCME President Saunders was pro-Obama 8 years ago
Wed Oct 21, 2015, 11:47 AM
Oct 2015

Then President Gerald W. McEntee was Hillary all the way. He pushed this through: AFSCME Endorses Hillary Clinton for U.S. President
NOVEMBER 01, 2007: http://www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-endorses-hillary-clinton-for-u-s-president

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) decided to take a bold step forward in the fight for working families and endorse Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) for President of the United States.

“As our President, Hillary Clinton will help rebuild America’s middle class and make sure that everyone shares in our country’s prosperity. She has a record of leadership, of bringing people together for more than 30 years. Hillary Clinton inspires our members. She sparks the flame we need to win,” said AFSCME Pres. Gerald W. McEntee during a press conference at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.

“I am honored to receive the support of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,” Senator Clinton said. “In my administration, America’s working families will again have a partner in the White House.”

AFSCME’s International Executive Board voted to endorse Senator Clinton following an extensive 10-month, member-driven endorsement process – including candidate appearances, interviews and membership polls. The union’s polls show that Clinton enjoys deep support among its members.

FULL story at link.


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Proud to be the first K & R! (eom) mak3cats Oct 2015 #1
KNR...n/t Hepburn Oct 2015 #2
It's nice the union endorsed the candidate who endorses the unions. Half-Century Man Oct 2015 #3
Current AFSCME President Saunders was pro-Obama 8 years ago Omaha Steve Oct 2015 #4
Wait...unions can vote on endorsements?!?! jeff47 Oct 2015 #5
Ain't democracy grand?!!! Scuba Oct 2015 #6
Whoa! That's a biggie! in_cog_ni_to Oct 2015 #7
^^^ this ^^^ malokvale77 Oct 2015 #9
Oh yah! malokvale77 Oct 2015 #8
K&R Art_from_Ark Oct 2015 #10
Yay azmom Oct 2015 #11
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