Reply #75: Contrary to what some have written, the firefighters union supported Obama's election in 2008 [View All]

[Better Believe It]

For Immediate Release
August 14, 2008
Contact: Bill Glanz
[phone] cell
David Roscow
[phone] ext. 22


International Association of Fire Fighters Endorses Senator Barack Obama for President

Obama sends video message to 3,500 delegates at IAFF Convention in Las Vegas and Senator Biden to speak on his behalf

Las Vegas, NV – The International Association of Fire Fighters today announced its endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for president, praising the Illinois senator for his support of fire fighters and working families.

“On every issue important to fire fighters Senator Obama is and has been in our corner,” IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger said. “The IAFF is the most bipartisan union in the AFL-CIO, and we support those who support us. We can’t overlook Senator McCain’s service to our country, but we also can’t overlook his poor record on issues critical to the financial security of our 290,000 members.”

http://www.iaff.org/Comm/Press/082008ObamaSupport.htm