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<h2>Come meet &amp; greet Tom Carle</h2>Come meet candidate Tom Carle, running for the seat in NY's 23rd Congressional District. He'll be at the CCDC Headquarters all afternoon ready to meet voters and answer any questions you might have.

<h2>DNC Watch Party at the CCDC Headquarters</h2>Join us as we celebrate the historical nomination &amp; acceptance of VP Kamala Harris, as the 1st Black Woman for President of the United States, and Gov. Walz as Vice President from the Democratic National Party!

<h2>CCDC Speaker Series</h2>We had packed attendance for the 1st meeting. Let's continue our discussion on Project 2025 and Agenda 47. Join us for the next in a series of community discussions on this authoritarian agenda. It's an attack on our democracy, on women, people of color, education, our American values and way of life! That's why it must be STOPPED! Join us Thursday Sept. 5th at 6 pm at 110 N. Main St in Elmira.

<h2>CCDC ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER!</h2>Arrangements are underway for the annual CCDC Fall Fundraising dinner. Our biggest fundraiser of the year promises to be exciting as we raise funds for the historic Harris/Weiss campaign, and all Democratic candidates down ballot. So jot down the date in your calendars. More details on tickets coming soon.

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<h3>P25; The Comic Book Version</h3>Seth Meyer's released a version of Project 2025 in comic book form. He's gathered award winning illustrators together to make a series of comics to explain some of the P25 agenda. They feel you shouldn’t have to read the P25 monstrosity. It’s more than fifty times as long as the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution…combined. Project 2025 is longer because it’s a detailed plan to shut you up, and shut you out. Read it. (link on our Stop Project 2025 page)

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<h2>Donate to the CCDC General Fund - <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/chemungdems" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ActBlue</a></h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/8acc12d4-354d-4956-8689-1eead41da23a/8acc12d4-354d-4956-8689-1eead41da23a.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1105%2C742&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">When you donate to the CCDC General Fund, you support CCDC endorsed candidates to run campaigns in Chemung County so that they can get elected to office. It could go towards yard signs, brochures, mail-outs...whatever's needed. Your generous donation helps us...help them get the job done!<h2>Donate to the CCDC HQ Fund - <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/democratic-headquarters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ActBlue</a></h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/94c92664-0a6b-4f87-8755-76df653ac4d4/645b336b-9009-4ff1-9c10-497211b804c4/645b336b-9009-4ff1-9c10-497211b804c4.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C578%2C608&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">When you donate to the CCDC Headquarters Fund, you help us continue to have a place to gather for organizational meetings, featured speakers, community education, and Committee related events. We encourage you to visit our CCDC Headquarters at 110 N. Main St, in downtown Elmira...and get involved!

<h2>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:</h2><ul><li>How do I become a member of the Democratic Committee? Prospective members must fill out a questionnaire. The New Member committee will reach out to the prospective member to review the role of membership, discuss the CCDC organization and answer any questions you might have? You can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhDuLwjFMfximaan9i2cvMTWT0ftaHXuEvjHJs7S12QspuxQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">fill out an on-line questionnaire here:</a></li></ul><ul><li>What is an Election District? An Election District is the smallest breakdown of a voting district. It consists of the legislative district and ward.</li></ul><ul><li>What is a Legislative District? The Chemung County Legislature is composed of 15 legislators, who each represent a district. That district is called the legislative&nbsp; district. <a href="https://chemungcountyny.gov/450/District-Maps" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary)">Find out your legislative district here</a>.</li></ul><ul><li>What is a District Leader? A District Leader is a member of the Executive Committee. Responsible for communicating and organizing voter registration, voters and other community activity in their respective regions.</li></ul><ul><li>Do I have to petition to be on the Committee? Every 2 (two) years, Committee members are asked to canvass in their voting districts and have registered Democratic voters sign a petition agreeing to have the committee member represent them on the Chemung County Democratic Committee. The Chairperson of the Committee has the option to waive certain members who may be too old, have disabilities, or other extenuating circumstances that prevent them from petitioning. All Committee Members are expected to petition and support Committee endorsed candidates.</li></ul><ul><li>How many meetings do I have to attend? Committee members are required to attend at least 4 (four) meetings per calendar year.</li></ul>

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<h5>Chair</h5>Bayyinah Malik

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<h2>The local community discusses Project 2025</h2>With the release of the Project 2025 Mandate, it's been determined that P25 is one of the biggest threats to our American democracy. We needed to scrutinize the over 900+ page document and examine exactly what was that threat. The Chemung County Democratic Committee (CCDC) engaged in 2 public local community discussions, where we openly discuss the agenda. The items below are what we uncovered, and as we endeavor to endure the next 4 years, we hope the information provided below helps you to discover for yourself the steps others will take to curtail our freedom, and destroy our democratic government.At the request of attendees to the community discussions, we've duplicated the PowerPoint presentations, where possible. Some presentations were given orally without visuals and were not recorded and could not be replicated here.

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<h3>Qualities of a Candidate to consider...</h3>"It takes a "special kind" of person, dedicated and willing to serve the community to run for office. The courage it takes to step forward into public life should not be underestimated. The commitment needed to fundraise, run a campaign and stay in the public's eye is commendable and noteworthy. On behalf of the community, you have our esteemed gratitude!"~ Chairman Jamal A. Malik ('23)<ol><li>What are your unique leadership traits?</li><li>Can you describe three main campaign goals or ideas you feel define your campaign?&nbsp;</li><li>What do you offer constituents that’s different from your opponent or the person now in office?</li><li>Do you bring a new or innovative way to approach problems?</li><li>Do you feel you have the time, energy, discipline, and vision to win?</li><li>Who is your target voter?</li><li>Can you identify your campaign team, and plan for getting elected?</li><li>What is your fundraising strategy?</li><li>Do you have a vision for improving the quality of life in your community?</li><li>What do you see as the most significant issues?</li><li>Are you prepared for a background check?</li><li>Why should the voters choose you?</li></ol>If you can answer all of these questions with certainty, then reach out to our Candidate Vetting Committee. We're here to support and help get your started. Fill out our Candidate Interest form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8-M9S6Sh2imUu_587HOFZJZPDBHnezIAFXvcVNB-JaXa2nA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.We strive to establish a strong platform, which assists our committee to develop and align our values, beliefs and goals to the Democratic Party ideals. The Chemung County Democratic Committee will recruit and elect candidates who listen to, respond, and best serve our citizens and our community.Chemung County Board of Elections: <a href="https://www.chemungcountyny.gov/1028/Running-For-Office" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Run for Office resources</a>

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CCDC PRESS RELEASE:Oct. 13, 2024 - Elmira, NYThe Chemung County Democratic Committee held its reorganizational meeting to elect committee officers on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Congratulations goes out to Jamal Malik, who was re-elected as Chair to serve his 2nd term in office.&nbsp; Also re-elected were Tina Kane as Committee Treasurer, and Halie Saunders as Committee Secretary. Newly elected officers were Dawn Bush as Towns Chair (replacing Jim Carr), and Willie Owens as City Chair (who replaces Jackie Wilson). Owens, Carr and Wilson also serve as State Party Representatives, along with Mary Carr, to complete the newly reduced Executive Committee.Congratulations also goes out to the new District Leaders of the city of Elmira. District 1: Jim Hassell, District 2: Bayyinah Malik, District 3: Meg Magnusen, District 4: Nykole Parks, District 5: Jeff Aaron and District 6: Bill McCarthyMany of the Town Leaders were re-elected to their present positions. For the Town of Big Flats: Joyce Hyatt, Town of Elmira: Bushra Sheikh, Horseheads: Mary Kager, and Town of Veteran: Jim Carr.&nbsp; Newly elected as Town Leaders are Jimmy Russell for the Town of Southport, and Joe Milliken for the Town of Van Etten.Mary Collins was elected as the new Democratic Commissioner for the Chemung County Board of Elections.&nbsp; She will replace Commissioner James Hare, whose term will be complete at the end of 2024. The CCDC expresses its appreciation for Commissioner Hare’s service and look forward to his continued commitment to the committee.The last few years have been successful for the CCDC under Chairman Malik’s leadership with increased community engagement including voter registration drives, voter education, and higher visibility through Committee hosted community events.&nbsp; During his last term the Elmira City Council was flipped into a Democratic majority. But this Presidential election poses challenges unlike any other in recent memory.&nbsp; This year, CCDC membership has increased with committed residents stepping forward who recognize the severity of the coming election on all fronts. The CCDC is working to elect candidates who will improve the conditions of all residents, regardless of party affiliation and continues to embody their motto: Working for All!- End –For further information, contact: Bayyinah Malik, CCDC Media Chair, (607) 767-5661, email: chemungdems@gmail.com

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Resolution Calling for a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza and the Protection of Innocent LifeWhereas, the Chemung County Democratic Committee acknowledges the long-standing conflict in the region between Israel and Palestine, and recognizes the urgent need for a just and lasting solution to achieve peace, justice, and security for both Palestinians and Israelis; andTherefore, be it resolved that the Chemung County Democratic Committee calls for:<ol><li> An immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza to halt the hostilities and end the cycle of violence, release of the hostages, ensuring the safety and security of civilians on both sides.</li><li> Support for diplomatic efforts, including multilateral negotiations involving all relevant stakeholders, to achieve a just and comprehensive peace agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict, ensures the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis, and paves the way for lasting peace in the region.</li></ol>Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to elected representatives at the local, state, and federal levels, urging them to support these principles and take concrete actions to advance a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Submitted by Halie Saunders, CCDC Recording Secretary on behalf of the Chemung County DemocraticCommittee.Updated: June 27, 2024

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After today's announcement, this is a fast moving story. Get the latest updates <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/06/us/kamala-harris-vp-trump-election?campaign_id=190&amp;emc=edit_ufn_20240806&amp;instance_id=130901&amp;nl=from-the-times&amp;regi_id=82257927&amp;segment_id=174319&amp;te=1&amp;user_id=cfea842b7dd0f3051bf8539df4eaebc0&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawEfXThleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWpEa12fBR5XU20E2yJxOq-alhJ7MppGahl3SVhHjKgv6BFf03TxGUAcoA_aem_-zV3uiNkBxszv64KA8qugg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a>

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DNC virtual roll call vote ends with Kamala Harris receiving 99% of delegate votes. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dnc-virtual-roll-call-2024-how-it-works/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Here is how it works.</a>

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Maddow: Pro-Trump administrators are already in place to subvert the 2024 election. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump supporters are implementing a strategy of embedding themselves in the administrative side of the election so they can subvert the certification of the election if the outcome is not in Trump's favor. <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/maddow-pro-trump-administrators-are-already-in-place-to-subvert-the-2024-election-216510533698?fbclid=IwY2xjawEe3LpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTsFr6tJGkQJ2fmQ_POFufA99dUrs82xCwIM_4QBMwdOM02tQ55m56XiYA_aem_FPs8UTzSaVpJKMZAURh9MQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Watch it here.</a> Maddow first started reporting on this story over a week ago, when Trump started telling rally goers; "They'll be no more need to vote!" Watch when she broke the <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/maddow-points-out-frightening-truth-about-trump-s-lack-of-concern-about-votes-215958085917?fbclid=IwY2xjawEe39xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS_orBt-Sz5f-9-pBfal_5aTaXgDBXHb_kdtSFLw0l87JqUlGmEr-a7WtQ_aem_d43AxxVsuXDKGw7lJyS5jQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">news story here</a>.

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Calling them “pit bulls fighting for honesty, transparency, and victory,” Trump name-checked three members of the otherwise obscure Georgia State Election Board. Notably, Trump did not mention that the Election Board has a total of five-members – four of whom were appointed by Republicans. Nor did he explain why he singled out three of the four. Perhaps it was because three who Trump mentioned from the stage: Janice Johnston, Rick Jeffares and Janelle King have refused to acknowledge that Joe Biden won Georgia in 2020. <a href="https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trump-reveals-plan-to-subvert-georgias-elections/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEe2ARleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYR7v4uH3RA4jIQaXgc69y8C6oFQbdrASTo9GHK9n_40QYmAZ53LkfWvCw_aem_LbfXa2P-SOB1mPxZ7nbcdw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read more here...</a>

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As of 7/21/24 at 11:30 pm, a growing chorus of endorsements:"Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November. Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy. Let’s get to work," Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement.Ilhan Omar wrote on X, "Thank you, Mr. President. This was the president’s decision to make and I’m grateful for his years of service to our country. Thrilled to support @KamalaHarris as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November."Ayanna Pressley wrote on X, "Thank you for your dedicated service President @JoeBiden. And @KamalaHarris. I’m all in, let’s go. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/blackwomenlead?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWB8uFOtWM6B48bd48TAweHMyyPkqsaDTNUg3pkre0LcYu8uzUTSz5jJVFhjDm2WYwtLw1kkr923X2fAsccaDCw93ANNOzOcez0GLHq9scqDvwjFkHrkMy6DbxNLv8TouTPhfRec7qacnpZZWTnqgdRqg6g_EInGobisth1wZN6qw&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BlackWomenLead</a>."Delia Ramirez wrote, "We must defeat Donald Trump. VP @KamalaHarris is the proven, qualified leader ready to move our country forward. She has my endorsement. I look forward to working with her to realize a permanent ceasefire, immigration reform, and a bold agenda that centers working families."Greg Casar, D-TX, posted, "I am ready to elect @KamalaHarris as President. Together we can defeat Trump in November — and together we can raise wages for workers, restore abortion rights, win a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and preserve our democracy for generations to come."Jamaal Bowman wrote, "Now that President Biden has suspended his campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is the most qualified and best choice to lead us forward."Rep. Adam Schiff posted, "Joe Biden will go down in history as one of the greatest presidents of our time. He led our nation out of a deadly pandemic and rescued our economy," adding, "I am excited to endorse @KamalaHarris for President, and give her my full support!"In the House, Harris has received endorsements so far from:Rep. Jamal Bowman, D-N.Y.; Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash.; Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif.; Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.; Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas; Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif.; Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich.; Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.; Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo.; Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn.; Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla.; Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla.; Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev.; Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif.; Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga.; Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis.; Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill.; Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.; Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C.; Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich.; Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va.; Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Min., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Greg Casar, D-TX, Summer Lee, D-Penn., Cori Bush, D-MO, Adam Schiff, D-Calif.In the Senate, Harris has received endorsements so far from:Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii; Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.; Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va.; Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn.; Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.; Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.; Sen. Ed Markey, D- Mass.; Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif.; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif.Former Sec. of State John Kerry threw his weight behind Harris, writing on X, "For democracy, alliances, economic fairness, and the future of our planet, now is the time to listen to the only person who has ever beaten Donald Trump, and join with President Biden in every effort to make Vice President Harris the next President of the United States. No citizen of good conscience should stay on the sidelines."Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also backed Harris, calling her a "patriot worthy of our support.""I've known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we've both stood up for the rule of law, we've both fought for the people and delivered results. Kamala Harris is a patriot worthy of our support and she will continue the work of generations of Americans who came before us to perfect our union, protect our democracy, and advance real freedom. She has served the country honorably as Vice President and she is ready to be President," Shapiro said in his statement."The best path forward for the Democratic Party is to quickly unite behind Vice President Harris and refocus on winning the presidency," he continued. "The contrast in this race could not be clearer and the road to victory in November runs right through Pennsylvania – where this collective work began. I will do everything I can to help elect Kamala Harris as the 47th President of the United States."North Carolina Roy Cooper also endorsed Harris, writing on X, "Kamala Harris should be the next President. I’ve known @VP going back to our days as AGs, and she has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump and lead our country thoughtfully and with integrity. I look forward to campaigning for her as we work to win NC up and down the ticket."California Gov. Gavin Newsom also announced his support for Harris, a former state senator and attorney general."Tough. Fearless. Tenacious," he wrote on X. "With our democracy at stake and our future on the line, no one is better to prosecute the case against Donald Trump's dark vision and guide our country in a healthier direction than America’s Vice President, @KamalaHarris."Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg said in a statement, "Kamala Harris is now the right person to take up the torch, defeat Donald Trump, and succeed Joe Biden as President. I have seen her extraordinary leadership firsthand, working closely with her during the 2020 campaign and then in the historically effective Biden-Harris administration. I will do all that I can to help her win this election to lead America forward as our next President."Sen. Elizabeth Warren also issued a statement in support of Harris."I endorse Kamala Harris for President," Warren said in her statement. "She is a proven fighter who has been a national leader in safeguarding consumers and protecting access to abortion. As a former prosecutor, she can press a forceful case against allowing Donald Trump to regain the White House. We have many talented people in our party, but Vice President Harris is the person who was chosen by the voters to succeed Joe Biden if needed. She can unite our party, take on Donald Trump, and win in November."New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also joined the endorsements, posting on X, "@Kamala Harris has been an outstanding VP and has what it takes to be an even better President."She’s a former prosecutor who will draw a sharp contrast against Trump. She has my full support as our presidential nominee and I urge all Democrats to unite behind her candidacy."

Harris, a growing chorus of endorsements

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.President Joe Biden

Biden Endorses Harris

US President Joe Biden has announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election.His full statement, which he posted on X, is below:"My Fellow Americans, over the past three-and-a-half years, we have made great progress as a nation."Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We've made historic investments in rebuilding our nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans."We've provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the first gun safety law in 30 years. Appointed the first African American woman to the Supreme Court. And passed the most significant climate legislation in the history of the world. America has never been better positioned to lead than we are today."I know none of this could have been done without you, the American people. Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We've protected and preserved our democracy. And we've revitalized and strengthened our alliances around the world."It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term."I will speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision."For now, let me express my deepest gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to see me re-elected."I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris for being an extraordinary partner in all this work. And let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the American people for the faith and trust you have placed in me."I believe today what I always have: that there is nothing America can't do - when we do it together. We just have to remember we are the United States of America."

Biden ends his Presidential bid for re-election.

‘Betrayed’: Unions, White House irate over Teamsters president’s RNC speech<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/17/teamsters-rnc-union-biden/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;wpisrc=nl_most&amp;carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3e5c6e0%2F6697ea2c5548d0083d7ae918%2F63669be1d72793706ed122f2%2F7%2F55%2F6697ea2c5548d0083d7ae918" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Behind the Paywall: </a>‘Betrayed’: Unions, White House irate over Teamsters president’s RNC speechOne Teamsters executive board member said he was “embarrassed” by Sean O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention.By&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lauren-kaori-gurley/?itid=ai_top_gurleyl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Lauren Kaori Gurley</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jeff-stein/?itid=ai_top_steinj" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Jeff Stein</a> Updated&nbsp;July 17, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. EDT|Published&nbsp;July 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EDT&nbsp;White House officials, congressional Democrats and several labor leaders say they are angry about Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s prime-time address to the Republican National Convention on Monday night, which marked a striking departure for a powerful union that for decades has supported Democrats.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/15/teamsters-rnc/?itid=lk_inline_manual_4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">In a speech closely watched</a>&nbsp;by other union officials, O’Brien praised former president&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/donald-trump/?itid=lk_inline_manual_4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--color-text)">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;— calling him “one tough SOB” after Saturday’s assassination attempt — as well as his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, for “truly [caring] about working people.”Breaking from nearly all other speakers at the Republican convention, O’Brien did not publicly endorse Trump. He also criticized corporate greed and took pains to emphasize that he would work with any lawmaker who would support union priorities, regardless of party affiliation. But his very presence in Milwaukee — among GOP lawmakers and a former president who have pushed a policy agenda sharply at odds with that of the unions — sent shock waves through labor and Democratic circles.&nbsp;White House aides were particularly furious over O’Brien’s appearance, which they viewed as a betrayal of the administration’s support for many of the Teamsters’ top priorities, according to two people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations.&nbsp;Biden secured a pension bailout that restored retirement accounts for around 350,000 Teamsters members, appointed staunchly pro-labor allies to the National Labor Relations Board and instituted labor requirements for federal contracts. The backlash against O’Brien’s speech reflects the high stakes of the 2024 presidential election for the nation’s labor movement, which fears Trump will undo these policies.&nbsp;“How could the Teamsters not endorse the man who is transparently the most pro-labor president in history? There is no question the White House is furious,” said one person in communication with White House officials. “Everybody is p---ed. Everybody is like, ‘What on Earth? How could this have gotten so messed up?’&nbsp;White House spokesperson Robyn Patterson did not respond directly to reports of internal backlash at the White House but told The Post in a written statement, “as Teamsters President Sean O’Brien said on Tuesday: ‘Joe Biden is the most pro-union President we’ve ever had,'" referencing a CNN interview O’Brien gave after the convention.&nbsp;“He’s fought for higher wages, better working conditions, and has already protected more than 1 million union pensions while in office — including for more than half a million Teamsters," Patterson said. In his address, O’Brien acknowledged that Trump’s invitation to him to speak at the convention had sparked “political unrest” on both sides of the political spectrum. “The left called me a traitor,” he said to a round of boos from the audience. O’Brien has explained his decision to wait to endorse this year as an effort to carefully assess the union’s options, saying that his members’ votes “will not be taken for granted.”Kara Deniz, a Teamsters spokeswoman, responded to the criticism with a statement: “The corporatists that the Teamsters exposed on the floor of the RNC own the Washington Post and were likely upset by how many times Sean O’Brien directly called out Amazon’s atrocious employment practices.”&nbsp;“The Teamsters refuse to be pressured to fall in line by those who continue to applaud a broken system,” Deniz continued. “We will continue to participate in the political process at all levels on behalf of working people.” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post. At least one labor leader, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten,<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/06/19/sean-obrien-teamsters-profile-ups-strike/?itid=lk_inline_manual_22" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--wpds-colors-onBackground)">&nbsp;defended O’Brien’s speech</a>. And some labor leaders&nbsp;say they hope they can cultivate the support of a minority faction of GOP leaders — including Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who has worked with O’Brien — who have suggested an openness to backing some priorities of organized labor.&nbsp;“Today, the Teamsters are here to say we are not beholden to anyone or any party,” O’Brien said at the Republican convention. “The Teamsters and the GOP may not agree on many issues, but a growing group has shown the courage to sit down and consider points of view that aren’t funded by big-money think tanks.”Still, O’Brien’s embrace of Trump on the national stage drew criticism from other labor unions, congressional Democrats and even members of his own union. John Palmer, a Teamsters executive board member and vice president at-large, said Tuesday that he was “embarrassed” by O’Brien’s convention speech. “Without Joe Biden, myself and many other Teamsters would lose our pensions. So this is really disrespectful,” Palmer added.&nbsp;Other labor officials were also critical of O’Brien’s appearance. Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, the country’s largest federation of unions, said in a statement that although she agrees with O’Brien’s critiques of corporate greed, “Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are on the bosses’ side.” “We won’t be fooled,” Shuler said.&nbsp;“It’s disappointing to see a national labor leader speak like that at the GOP convention,” said Matthew Biggs, president of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which has 90,000 members. “Make no mistake about it, their intent is to crush federal unions and have mass firings of federal employees and turn the government into an at-will employer where people are hired and fired based on their political leanings.”&nbsp;Jimmy Williams Jr., president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, representing 140,000 skilled trades union members, called O’Brien “a brother of mine” but noted that “on this issue we respectfully disagree.” “The Republican Party platform doesn’t do a thing to help unions or working people,” Williams said. “And what we are hearing in this campaign is no different.”&nbsp;It’s not surprising that a number of top labor unions are angry, experts say. “Many labor leaders and rank-and-file members, inside and outside the Teamsters, are upset and feel betrayed by O’Brien’s speaking at a convention of the party that has been vehemently anti-union,” said Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research at Cornell University, citing conversations with union officials. “We have the Teamsters now endorsing, whether directly or indirectly, a Republican candidate that is very antilabor.”O’Brien began as a rank-and file Teamsters member and quickly scaled the ranks of his local Boston union. He took over the Teamsters top job two years ago, after winning a union election on a reform platform. He promised stronger contracts at UPS and an aggressive approach toward organizing the vast landscape of nonunion Amazon warehouses that now dominate the logistics space. His tenure ended decades of Hoffa family leadership.&nbsp;Democrats on Capitol Hill also expressed astonishment at O’Brien’s appearance at the convention. The Teamsters have received backing from Democrats to launch campaigns against Amazon’s labor practices and save its union members’ pensions.&nbsp;“The Democratic Party is pro-labor union and pro-worker,” said Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), the son of a Teamster, responding to O’Brien’s address. “Every single Democrat in Congress voted to save the pensions of hundreds of thousands of Teamsters workers. And every Republican voted against it.”O’Brien’s Republican convention appearance rankled one progressive group so much that it is taking the unusual step of mounting an official campaign urging O’Brien specifically to endorse the Democratic nominee. The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is&nbsp;<a href="https://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/petition_2024_teamsters/?source=wp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--wpds-colors-onBackground)">asking Teamsters members</a>&nbsp;to speak out against O’Brien. “It is misinformation to stay neutral in 2024 if Donald Trump and Republicans won’t publicly match the Democratic Party’s strong pro-worker agenda,” the group said.&nbsp;Labor unions are among top financial backers of the Democratic Party. For decades, the Teamsters mostly contributed to Democrats, and the Teamsters supported Democrats in more than 90 percent of their contributions this election cycle, according to data from Open Secrets, a Washington nonprofit that tracks campaign contributions. Earlier this year, the Teamsters donated $45,000 to the RNC, its first large contribution to Republicans in years. The Teamsters also sent at least $150,000 to the Democratic National Committee this cycle.&nbsp;Most major unions have rallied behind Biden, and some are likely to be prominently featured at the Democratic National Convention next month. O’Brien has requested to speak at the Democratic convention but has yet to receive an invitation, Deniz, the Teamsters spokeswoman, previously told The Post.&nbsp;Democrats may see O’Brien’s support as buttressing pro-business forces, but GOP lawmakers hoping to change their own party are hoping more labor leaders follow his lead. Some Republicans praised O’Brien’s move as an important first step in encouraging more Republicans to support unions.O’Brien’s “posture of saying to both parties, ‘Hey, we will be for you if you will be for workers, if you will support workers [to] get better wages and help protect their jobs’ … that’s pretty sharp,” Hawley told The Post on Tuesday. “What I think he’s doing is really savvy.”&nbsp;Yet O’Brien’s tighter relationship with Hawley appears to be causing internal strife. After Hawley penned an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-promise-of-pro-labor-conservatism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--wpds-colors-onBackground)">opinion piece praising O’Brien’s convention speech</a>, while accusing corporate America of using profits to push DEI and “the religion of the trans flag,” the Teamsters’ official X account briefly rebuked the Hawley piece.Responding directly to O’Brien’s comments on X, calling Hawley’s article “100 % on point,” the Teamsters account said “unions gain nothing from endorsing the racist, misogynistic, and anti-trans politics of the far right, no matter how much people like Sen. Hawley attempt to tether such bigotry to a cynical pro-labor message.” The post was deleted but,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/mattdpearce/status/1813449628312031536?s=46&amp;t=h7R_fnnlLjRQ8XOzWK8zDg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: var(--wpds-colors-onBackground)">was captured in a screenshot and shared by journalist Matt Pearce.</a>&nbsp;

Betrayed’: Unions

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Project 2025: Right Wing Map for 2nd Trump Term

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