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PunkinPi

(4,870 posts)
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 09:21 AM Nov 2019

Exclusive: Kamala Harris picks up major union endorsement

WASHINGTON — California Sen. Kamala Harris is getting the presidential endorsement of the United Farm Workers, the labor group will announce Saturday.

The powerhouse California-based farm workers labor group has a long history in progressive politics. Established by liberal organizing icons Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and Gilbert Padilla, the union represents more than 10,000 agricultural workers in California and along the West Coast. The union also has a strong political grassroots presence in the Southwest.

The union’s executive board and leadership voted “overwhelmingly” to endorse Harris, UFW President Teresa Romero said in a statement shared with The Chronicle. The union did hear from other Democratic candidates before making their endorsement.

The union leaders were “inspired by her vision of a just and inclusive America, her personal story and the confidence and strength she has shown in the face of attacks from Donald Trump,” Romero said.

The farmworkers’ union is a significant player, with strong support among Latino voters that will be key in the early primary states of Nevada and California, which has moved its primary up to March 3. The union endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016.

More here --> https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/Exclusive-Kamala-Harris-picks-up-major-union-14839354.php
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Exclusive: Kamala Harris picks up major union endorsement (Original Post) PunkinPi Nov 2019 OP
What a good pickup for Harris. blm Nov 2019 #1
But potentially bad for the rest of us FBaggins Nov 2019 #2
"bad for the rest of us" is interesting phrasing. Aren't we're all democrats? PunkinPi Nov 2019 #3
??? FBaggins Nov 2019 #4
Obviously it's a primary... PunkinPi Nov 2019 #8
Only bad for Andy823 Nov 2019 #6
I agree, Andy. nt PunkinPi Nov 2019 #9
This is good news for Harris! FailureToCommunicate Nov 2019 #5
Why? left-of-center2012 Nov 2019 #7
She's their Senator madville Nov 2019 #10
The answer to why is in the article DesertRat Nov 2019 #12
Thanks for posting this Andy823 Nov 2019 #13
And Dolores Huerta personally endorsed Harris earlier this year DesertRat Nov 2019 #11
 

blm

(112,920 posts)
1. What a good pickup for Harris.
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 09:27 AM
Nov 2019

Congratulations.

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FBaggins

(26,697 posts)
2. But potentially bad for the rest of us
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 09:49 AM
Nov 2019

If she finds some way to climb back into contention nationally... then this is fine.

But if the only result (as seems more likely at this point) is to split CA’s primary delegates four ways instead of three? It further endangers the chances of getting a clear nominee out of the process. That means more funds for the general election being spent during the primaries (against each other).

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Undecided
 

PunkinPi

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3. "bad for the rest of us" is interesting phrasing. Aren't we're all democrats?
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 10:19 AM
Nov 2019
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FBaggins

(26,697 posts)
4. ???
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 10:30 AM
Nov 2019

You do know that this is a primary, right? An endorsement of one candidate can’t be good for all of us unless that candidate becomes the nominee.

As I said... if it’s good enough for her that it moves her back into contention, that’s one thing (I’m not opposing her as the nominee)... If it’s just good enough to further muddle the California primary (which currently seems to be the most it can do for her)... then it increases the chance of a contested convention. Which is most likely bad for all but Trump.

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PunkinPi

(4,870 posts)
8. Obviously it's a primary...
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 10:59 AM
Nov 2019

I'm not currently worried about a contested convention and what Harris would do at the time should that happen -- she's a team player and would do the correct thing, especially since the stakes are so high.

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Andy823

(11,495 posts)
6. Only bad for
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 10:50 AM
Nov 2019

those who "think" their candidate is the "only" one that can win, and without that person we are "doomed"!

The voters will decide who is the nominee. Whoever the nominee is, we all need to rally around them and support them, because the goal is to beat trump, and I really think Harris can do that, as well as others.



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PunkinPi

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9. I agree, Andy. nt
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 11:01 AM
Nov 2019
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FailureToCommunicate

(13,989 posts)
5. This is good news for Harris!
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 10:34 AM
Nov 2019

Here is UFW co founder Dolores Huerta receiving Medal of Freedom award from a real U.S. President:

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left-of-center2012

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7. Why?
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 10:52 AM
Nov 2019

She's averaging 4% in the polls.

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madville

(7,397 posts)
10. She's their Senator
Sat Nov 16, 2019, 11:24 AM
Nov 2019

She’s still going to be in the Senate and can help them with legislation, etc. They don’t want to burn any bridges, endorsing Bernie or someone else would make in awkward to ask for favors later.

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DesertRat

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12. The answer to why is in the article
Mon Nov 18, 2019, 01:01 AM
Nov 2019
Harris has a history with the group. UFW President Teresa Romero cited the senator’s efforts in Congress to champion overtime pay for farm workers after eight-hour days, lobbying for state rules supported by the union and marching with the group at demonstrations in the past. Romero also noted Harris’ advocacy for immigrant rights, another cause for the group.

The union leaders were “inspired by her vision of a just and inclusive America, her personal story and the confidence and strength she has shown in the face of attacks from Donald Trump,” Romero said.
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Andy823

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13. Thanks for posting this
Mon Nov 18, 2019, 09:29 AM
Nov 2019

I guess some people just can't understand she is more than qualified for the WH, and she is recognized for her accomplishments by groups like the UFW. It's still a long way to go before we have a nominee, and she is still getting my vote!

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DesertRat

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11. And Dolores Huerta personally endorsed Harris earlier this year
Mon Nov 18, 2019, 01:00 AM
Nov 2019

This is a major endorsement!


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