http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-142982 Phil San Filippo San Diego, Ca Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:43:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-142982 I find it sickening how the DEM candidates criticize 'Special Interests groups' blah blah blah but salivate over the possibility of Union endorsements! How stupid do these politicians think the American people are?!! I find it sickening how the DEM candidates criticize 'Special Interests groups' blah blah blah but salivate over the possibility of Union endorsements! How stupid do these politicians think the American people are?!!

]]> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-142373 Lawdog90 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:39:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-142373 Some unions are doing a decent job of flexing what muscle they have to make the candidates earn their endorsements. Others are so timid and weak that, rather than endorse a champion for their causes, they would rather wait to endorse a candidate that is projected to win and ride that candidate's coat-tails. It is interesting watching the unions and learning which are the strong and weak ones. The true tests of the unions in the Democratic primary will be 1.) how visible they are on the streets, on the air, and on the web in campaigning for their candidate and then 2.) how strongly their visibility correlates to votes cast for their candidate. I hope some of our statistics experts are studying the various unions' effectiveness and will publish a study on the subject. Currently, as a whole, they look to be disorganized, indecisive, timid, strung-out, retrenched, and uncommitted to their own causes. Some unions are doing a decent job of flexing what muscle they have to make the candidates earn their endorsements. Others are so timid and weak that, rather than endorse a champion for their causes, they would rather wait to endorse a candidate that is projected to win and ride that candidate's coat-tails. It is interesting watching the unions and learning which are the strong and weak ones. The true tests of the unions in the Democratic primary will be 1.) how visible they are on the streets, on the air, and on the web in campaigning for their candidate and then 2.) how strongly their visibility correlates to votes cast for their candidate. I hope some of our statistics experts are studying the various unions' effectiveness and will publish a study on the subject. Currently, as a whole, they look to be disorganized, indecisive, timid, strung-out, retrenched, and uncommitted to their own causes.

]]> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141960 Robin B, Pittsburgh, PA. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:16:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141960 I've lost faith in unions, since joining one in 2000. They strongarm their members, use our membership dues to court big government politicians, and bully people . The job security is awesome, but the way we go about getting it is bankrupting our companies, as seen in the auto industry. The bad they do outweighs the good. I've lost faith in unions, since joining one in 2000. They strongarm their members, use our membership dues to court big government politicians, and bully people . The job security is awesome, but the way we go about getting it is bankrupting our companies, as seen in the auto industry. The bad they do outweighs the good.

]]> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141938 Daniel, NY Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:59:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141938 A <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/11/sunday-roundup-florida-is-as-tight-as.html" rel="nofollow">poll of the Nevada caucuses</a> was released on Monday, and it has Clinton dominating the field, and Edwards weaker than expected. <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/11/sunday-roundup-florida-is-as-tight-as.html" rel="nofollow">Link</a>. A poll of the Nevada caucuses was released on Monday, and it has Clinton dominating the field, and Edwards weaker than expected. Link.

]]> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141879 J Houston, TX Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:24:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141879 Democrats aim at the ignorant and corrupt. Big surprise. Didn't we determine unions already destroyed thier own future by placing too many demands on the manufacturing industry in the US? Democrats aim at the ignorant and corrupt. Big surprise. Didn't we determine unions already destroyed thier own future by placing too many demands on the manufacturing industry in the US?

]]> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141556 Daniel, NY Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:58:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141556 A <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/11/sunday-roundup-florida-is-as-tight-as.html" rel="nofollow">new poll of the Nevada caucuses were just released</a> yesterday -- and has Clinton convincingly ahead. Giuliani and Romney are close in the GOP side. <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/11/sunday-roundup-florida-is-as-tight-as.html" rel="nofollow">link and full numbers</a>. A new poll of the Nevada caucuses were just released yesterday - and has Clinton convincingly ahead. Giuliani and Romney are close in the GOP side. link and full numbers.

]]> http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/14/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141554 Jed in Texas Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:52:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/11/13/democrats-hoping-to-hit-the-union-jackpot/#comment-141554 How many of these voters will be Illegal aliens with false documents? We know how much Vegas loves cheap, and or slave type labor.First the Reps. stole 2 elections,now the Dems plan on stealing this one.Diebold voting machines can still beat them,just ask any slot machine operator or owner.lol The Big Fix is in.Just watch the Vegas odds and see if you can make a buck or two and dont get your shorts in a bunch.If it makes you feel good go ahead and vote. How many of these voters will be Illegal aliens with false documents? We know how much Vegas loves cheap, and or slave type labor.First the Reps. stole 2 elections,now the Dems plan on stealing this one.Diebold voting machines can still beat them,just ask any slot machine operator or owner.lol The Big Fix is in.Just watch the Vegas odds and see if you can make a buck or two and dont get your shorts in a bunch.If it makes you feel good go ahead and vote.

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