National Police Union Endorses Donald Trump

[still_one]

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Source: Huffington Post/Washington Post

A labor union representing more than 250,000 police officers officially endorsed Donald Trump for president on Friday.

The Fraternal Order of Police said its “member [had] spoken,” and that the Republican candidate had locked down the necessary two-thirds support from the union’s board. The union’s president, Chuck Canterbury, said in a statement that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton hadn’t bothered seeking the union’s backing.

“Obviously, this is an unusual election,” Canterbury said. “We have a candidate who declined to seek an endorsement and a candidate without any record as an elected official. Mr. Trump, however, has seriously looked at the issues facing law enforcement today. He understands and supports our priorities and our members believe he will make America safe again.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/09/16/fraternal-order-of-police-union-endorses-trump/



Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/national-police-union-endorses-donald-trump_us_57dc3890e4b08cb14095ba1a

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I cannot believe this wasn't posted as LBN yesterday, at least when I did an advanced search it didn't show up, so if it is a duplicate it wasn't intentional.

However, I believe this should be exposed far and wide that if there was any doubt that a good number of police officers have racist tendencies, this should settle it once and for all

[PJMcK]

1. Perhaps they're not racists

Perhaps they're misogynists.

[tonedevil]

4. There is frequently...

room for both in their tiny little hearts.

[MicaelS]

2. It was posted yesterday.

Has 54 replies as of now.

[still_one]

3. Well the advanced search didn't find it, probably my search criteria was messed up. I am going to

leave this up though, and if they lock it for a duplicate, so be it

Can you post the link, because I sure don't see it. When I locally searched for the keyword union, just now on LBN, nothing came up

Thanks

[Augiedog]

5. Bad cops! No doughnuts

Dumb asses

[still_one]

6. That union has something like 250000 members

[SCVDem]

9. Says a lot

about it's members.

This is like supporting (pick a fascist) hoping your lot will improve.

This really explains why we have a poor relationship with the man.

These 250,000 are spread out and infect precincts like a virus with their hate.

Enough!

[still_one]

13. It sure does I am sorry to say. If they endorsed Gary Johnson, that wouldn't be great, but support

for a sexist racist is DEPLORABLE!!!

[kyburbonkid]

7. So... the FOP supports a National Security Hazard?

Well, I'm a union guy but Geeze!!!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

8. They've almost always endorse the Republican candidate.

Move along nothing to see here folks.

[still_one]

15. Why didn't they support Johnson then, instead of an all out racist?

[demigoddess]

10. don't they know that Trump hates unions and wants them all gone?

[Owl]

11. Dumb asses

[PSPS]

12. This was already posted in LBN yesterday

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141574306

[still_one]

14. Thanks

[Generic Other]

16. Authoritarians like badges and spit-shined boots

They think Trump will better support their hardline attitude toward citizens -- especially people of color.

[etherealtruth]

17. I am sorry, LOCKING as a duplicate thread (prohibited in LBN)

Please see: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141574306