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Infinite Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 01:59 PM
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Teamsters to Endorse Obama
Teamsters to Endorse Obama

By JESSE J. HOLLAND – 50 minutes ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Union officials say the powerful Teamsters union will endorse Barack Obama.

The officials say the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is expected to make an official announcement later Wednesday. Teamster President James P. Hoffa plans to meet with Obama in Austin, Texas, before an announcement is made.

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http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hA-lO0aMBY4_2VWe9kFLmo4p6aQwD8UU6Q3O1
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mac2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 02:13 PM
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1. Even after they disapproved of Obama voting for the
Edited on Wed Feb-20-08 02:14 PM by mac2
Peru trade agreement? Something smells here since Obama wants amnesty, is a globalist, etc. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Infinite Hope Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 02:19 PM
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2. Clinton wants "amnesty," is a globalist, etc.
Likely domestic issues played a key role. Or they could be going with the now-obvious winner.
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mac2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 03:02 PM
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3. Yes so is she...and Republican McCain
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CorpGovActivist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 03:16 PM
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4. United Mine Workers of America (formerly Edwards)...
http://www.umwa.org/index.php?id=602&action=show_item&item_id=222
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-20-08 03:18 PM
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5. Did they endorse?
I don't see anything there.
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