Posts tagged with "presidential election"

Teamsters Union Breaks with Tradition, Withholds Presidential Endorsement

In a surprising move, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has decided not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential race. This marks a significant departure from their usual practice and the first time since 1996 that they have not backed a presidential candidate.

The union’s General President, Sean O’Brien, expressed disappointment that neither major candidate, Trump nor Harris, had made satisfactory commitments to safeguard the interests of working people and unions. Key concerns for the Teamsters included protecting union campaigns, respecting workers’ right to strike, and prioritizing labor interests over those of big businesses.

This decision comes after a long period of deliberation, with the Teamsters notably delaying their endorsement compared to other major unions like the United Auto Workers and the AFL-CIO, which had already endorsed Biden and Harris.

Historically, the Teamsters have endorsed candidates from both major parties, and O’Brien’s outreach to Republicans had fueled speculation that they might break with their recent trend of supporting Democratic nominees. However, internal polling revealed strong support for Trump among Teamsters members, further complicating the endorsement process.

Ultimately, the Teamsters’ decision to withhold an endorsement highlights the challenges both parties face in securing the support of labor unions and underscores the complex political landscape of the 2024 election. While the union has not officially backed any candidate, they are strongly encouraging their members to vote and remain engaged in the political process.

Trump’s Indictment And The Future Of The Republican Party

ePa Live Guest:

Raynard Jackson, a Republican political consultant, lobbyist, and radio host who has served on the presidential campaigns of George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. Jackson is a native of St. Louis, MO, and is one of the most sought-after conservative speakers in America. He is a frequent public speaker to college students, political & business groups and churches. Jackson has worked on numerous Republican U.S. Senate, gubernatorial, and congressional political campaigns.

He is the president and CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, a lobbying firm based in Washington, D.C.  He is a staunch supporter of former President Donald J. Trump and has criticized his critics, including liberal political pundits Joy Reid and Don Lemon, claiming they have done more to hurt Black people than Trump.

Raynard joined ePa Live to discuss the ramifications of the indictment of Trump and gave his predictions about the next presidential election.

Raynard answers ePa Live question of the day:

Raynard Jackson on the ramifications of indicting a former sitting U.S. president:

Raynard Jackson on Tennessee’s House of Representatives expelling two Democratic lawmakers for leading gun control demonstrations from the House floor. Republicans accused the three Democratic lawmakers of bringing “disorder and dishonour to the House”:

Raynard Jackson discusses the 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court election held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to elect a justice to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for a ten-year term. Janet Protasiewicz prevailed in the state’s highly consequential contest for the Supreme Court, which will now be likely to reverse the state’s abortion ban and end the use of gerrymandered legislative maps:

The 2024 presidential election is already shaping up to be one of the most heated political races in American history. Raynard Jackson, Republican political consultant, lobbyist, and radio host offers his predictions on ePa Live: