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re: Bernie and the Unions

Posted on 2/27/20 at 8:35 am to
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14399 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 8:35 am to
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I belong to the IBEW in Charlotte
Does it bother you that your union dues are being used to support the campaigns of candidates that you would never vote for?
Posted by rooster108bm
Member since Nov 2010
3171 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 8:53 am to
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Does it bother you that your union dues are being used to support the campaigns of candidates that you would never vote for?


You realize that's prohibited by federal and some states law?
Posted by LouisianaLonghorn
Austin, Texas
Member since Jan 2006
15699 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 9:20 am to
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The party leaders will toe the line. The rank and file will not. Bernie has embraced both open borders as well as free housing, food stamps, and college for all illegals.


I never thought I'd see the day when there is a legitimate chance of having a socialist/communist in the White House.
Posted by pochejp
Gonzales, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2007
8049 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 9:51 am to
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It's starting to look like Bernie may get the nomination. Are the Unions going to endorse him over Trump?


No way.
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
101914 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 10:11 am to
There are so many fascinating things about a Bernie / Trump matchup. I can’t believe so many people don’t want to see it. It would be amazing.
Posted by SirWinston
PNW
Member since Jul 2014
101914 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 10:13 am to
God bless you, Patriot
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14399 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 10:50 am to
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You realize that's prohibited by federal and some states law?



Do you realize you can spend money supporting a candidate without giving it directly to a campaign or a PAC, right?
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14399 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 10:53 am to
LINK
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Fourteen labor unions were among the top 25 political campaign contributors.
Three public-sector unions were among the 14 labor groups: the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; the National Education Association; and the American Federation of Teachers. Their combined contributions amount to $150 million, or 15 percent of the top 25’s approximately $1 billion in donations since 1989.
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14399 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:00 am to
LINK

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which struck down as unconstitutional a federal law prohibiting corporations and unions from making expenditures in connection with federal elections.
Posted by TigerMyth36
River Ridge
Member since Nov 2005
41075 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:13 am to
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It's still amazing to me that people support this.
Free stuff for everyone including illegals and raising taxes on everyone. That is his plan.

Not hyperbole. He is running on open borders, free healthcare for all including illegals, free college for all and raising taxes on everyone, not just the rich folks.

Where are the moderate Democrats? Have they become a myth?
Or is this a David Duke / Edwin Edwards scenario where the moderates will vote Trump but they will keep quiet about it.
Posted by rooster108bm
Member since Nov 2010
3171 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:16 am to
Neither of your links work
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
40278 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:29 am to
Union leadership will do what the DNC tells them to do.

Now the members? No, they won't vote for Bernie. Bernie's policies will result in worse health care for them, and more job competition.
Posted by bigwheel
Lake Charles
Member since Feb 2008
6491 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 11:42 am to
Wonder if Bernie will unionize the drug dealers he going to put in business
Posted by greygoose
Member since Aug 2013
14399 posts
Posted on 2/28/20 at 9:44 pm to
Google "Citizens United"
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