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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:29 AM Original message |
By the numbers, Clinton wins the labor battle |
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Cameron27 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
1. Impressive, |
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ccpup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
2. wow! |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:34 AM Response to Original message |
3. Yes but everyone knows that Unions strongly oppose the interests of working Americans |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:35 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Funny how all tha candidates seek them though. |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
4. As of late, labor has not always voted in its own best interest /nt |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:39 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. And the substantial African American support that Clinton enjoys |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:54 AM Response to Reply #6 |
8. I was making a general statement that many time people vote against their own interests |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:56 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. I won't argue against that, but which times count as that and who decides? n/t |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 12:16 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. A perfect example was labor voting for reagan in his first term |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 12:27 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. Some, yes. Most, no. |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 01:08 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. Good points /nt |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 01:21 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. Union members know that backing a "winner" will work in their best interests. Hill has |
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Snotcicles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:24 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. Like Hoffa backing Bush in 2000? give me a break. nt |
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Tom Rinaldo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:28 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Pointing out exceptions to the rule does not disprove the rule |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:33 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Most unions, including AFL-CIO backed Gore. So what are you talking about? |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 01:22 PM Response to Reply #4 |
16. It's more self-preservation for them, nowadays |
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Rock_Garden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
7. Good news. |
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Alamom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 12:08 PM Response to Original message |
10. kick |
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Snotcicles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
12. Union leaders are known for voicing support that benefit their own political |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 01:26 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Backing a winning candidate "benefits" everyone concerned.(eom) |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
18. Uh .. . which "labor" would that be? |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Maybe if you read the article you would know which labor. |
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HughBeaumont (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. I read the article. |
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Zueda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
23. One of the main components to Union Busting... |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-21-07 03:31 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Clinton has no strong Wal-Mart ties |
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