Democratic Primaries
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PoliticoHis political operation is still taking shape. There are concerns about whether hell be able to raise enough money to compete. He hasnt run his own campaign in over a decade.
What Joe Biden does have, however, are strong ties to organized labor. And on the eve of his expected entry into a primary where 19 other Democrats have a head start, the former vice president is counting on his longtime union allies for a show of force.
Its a powerful reminder that whatever hurdles lie ahead for Biden on the campaign trail, he enters the race with a reservoir of goodwill from a key Democratic constituency. But it also emphasizes the traditional nature of his candidacy in a diverse and crowded primary where that might not be an asset.
After announcing his 2020 bid in a video to be released Thursday, Biden is expected to formally kick off his campaign with a Monday rally at a Pittsburgh union hall. United Steelworkers President Leo Gerard said Biden can count on steelworkers to turn out on Monday, including many wearing their USW gear. The same holds true for the International Association of Fire Fighters, according to an IAFF spokesman.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MineralMan
(146,364 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Demsrule86
(68,935 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
BlueFlorida
(1,532 posts)except that one small nurses union.
This will make some people get angry at the "establishment" but this time, it will not have much effect.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
progressoid
(50,052 posts)American Federation of Teachers leader Randi Weingarten and other labor leaders of public sector labor union, which tend to be more female lead and racially diverse, have signaled that they intend to stay on the sidelines in the 2020 Presidential election.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has also signaled that he intends to stay neutral in the 2020 Presidental Primary as well.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BlueFlorida
(1,532 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Omaha Steve
(99,979 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,566 posts)later.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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