Don Gonyea
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is not endorsing a presidential candidate
Labor unions have been active in the presidential campaign this cycle, but the Teamsters -- a large, prominent union -- says it won't endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Why?
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In break with tradition, the Teamsters will not endorse a presidential candidate
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a union of 1.3 million workers, will not endorse Vice President Harris or former President Donald Trump for president, after decades of backing Democrats.
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Unions are taking more prominent roles in U.S. politics as support for labor rises
With public support for labor on the rise, unions are taking more prominent roles in politics, including key speaking slots at last month's Democratic National Convention.
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Vance, Walz and military service
JD Vance pounced on a comment from Tim Walz to accuse him of “stolen valor." There’s a history of playing politics with military service – one that we’ve seen in past elections.
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Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris
Earlier this year, tens of thousands of Democratic primary voters cast ballots marked “uncommitted" in protest of Biden's policy on Israel and Gaza. So how are those voters feeling now, with Harris?
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Michigan voters who were unsure about Biden now face a different choice
We hear from voters in Michigan, a so-called "Blue Wall" state along with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, who had been lukewarm on President Biden's reelection bid.
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RNC to hear from Trump after VP nominee Vance addressed GOP delegates
Former President Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday night for the final session of the GOP convention. His pick for vice president, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, addressed the crowd Wednesday night.
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Teamsters President Sean O'Brien addresses the Republican National Convention
In recent history, labor unions overwhelmingly back Democrats. President Biden calls himself the most pro-union president ever. But at the RNC, the head of the teamsters had a prime speaking slot.
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Former President Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate
Now officially the Republican nominee for president in 2024, former President Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate. Vance has been in the Senate just two years.
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Florida Democrats hope abortion helps bring them back in what was once a swing state
Florida has leaned Republican in recent election cycles, but Democrats see some opportunities in the former swing state, especially with abortion rights on the ballot in November.
