On Monday, the United Auto Workers union went on strike against General Motors.
Within hours, Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama, John Edwards, Bill Richardson and Chris Dodd issued news releases in support of the strike.
Let's see ... did we miss anybody? Oh yes -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Democratic front-runner!
Mrs. Clinton issued her news release in support of the striking autoworkers about 6:30 p.m. yesterday -- or about 8 1/2 hours before the UAW reached an agreement with GM. Workers are expected to return to their jobs around noon today.
Mrs. Clinton issued her release after having spoken (along with Mr. Obama and Mr. Edwards) to the Change to Win Federation annual convention in Chicago. The federation, which consists of seven service and trade unions, must have jogged her memory about the strike.
Here's a copy of her news release:
September 25, 2007
Hillary Clinton Statement On UAW Strike
Hillary Clinton issued the following statement in support of the striking members of the United Auto Workers.
"I stand in solidarity with the men and women of the UAW who have been forced to strike in defense of their jobs. The negotiations that led to this strike involve the fundamental issues of health security for workers and retirees, fair wages, retirement protection and job security.
"As President, I will continue my efforts to rebuild our manufacturing industry, to provide good jobs with health and retirement security, and to honor the hard work of unions like the UAW.
"We have a shared interest in a healthy and successful US auto industry, and I hope the current dispute can be resolved quickly for the benefit of the workers and General Motors."
-- Brian DeBose, national political reporter, The Washington Times
Comments (2)
I am a liberal democrat but I can't stand Hillary, and I am SICK of the way most of the mainstream media try to ram her down voters' throats.
It is no surprise that the polls say what they say. CNN's chief pollster is a former Clinton associate and close friend. The Rasmussen poll owners are Mark Penn's firm, I believe.
My candidate is Obama - and a growing number of republicans say they plan to vote for him. He is an extraordinary human being, a once-in-a-generation leader; brilliant and shrewd.
Hillary? She is as unpredictable as a child. It is dangerous to have such a flip-flopper in the White House. I would not trust her to keep my interests at heart.
She is sorely lacking in leadership skills because she does not have the courage to stand behind her positions in an honest way.
"Strength" and "Experience" are a figment of her supporters' imagination.
But you conservatives out there (and there are MANY who read this newspaper): don't call Hillary a liberal. Numbers do not have ideological opinions, and the polls are the only thing that guide her policy.
Call her.....Hillary. I think people will get the point. :)
Posted by Lioness | October 6, 2007 11:53 PM
Well, that's slightly rediculous.
She seems to be the kind of person who is unpredictable, and I, not unlike many people, don't want such an unpredictable person as President.
I like Obama better.
He seems like he'll better cope with the situation we've gotten ourselves into.
No thanks, Hillary.
Posted by GWHannahFisher | October 14, 2007 2:13 PM