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Teamsters will not endorse Trump or Harris in Nov. election
Reuters Videos51 minutes agoSTORY: The Teamsters union said Wednesday they won’t endorse any U.S. presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. That’s despite a majority of members backing Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in polls. A recent poll the Teamsters released Wednesday shows 59.6% of its members preferred the Republican candidate, compared to 34% for Democrat Harris. The union counts some 1.3 million members, working as everything from truck drivers and airline pilots to zookeepers. They have endorsed Democrats in every presidential contest since the year 2000. However, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien made a high-profile appearance at the Republican National Convention, backing Trump. He told Fox News the union's decision to decline an endorsement came after they, QUOTE, “couldn’t get solid commitments on our core issues” A Teamsters executive board endorsement could be important to either candidate in the November election. It's seen as a potential factor in a handful of battleground states that may decide the results, including Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania, where union membership is strong. Speaking to reporters in New York, Trump responded to the Teamsters decision not to endorse a candidate by saying “It's a great honor. They're not going to endorse the Democrats. That's a big thing." Most major unions have endorsed Harris, including the United Auto Workers union. The AFL-CIO, which represents 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, endorsed Harris in July.
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- 1:35Teamsters will not endorse Trump or Harris in Nov. electionReuters VideosSTORY: The Teamsters union said Wednesday they won’t endorse any U.S. presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. That’s despite a majority of members backing Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in polls. A recent poll the Teamsters released Wednesday shows 59.6% of its members preferred the Republican candidate, compared to 34% for Democrat Harris. The union counts some 1.3 million members, working as everything from truck drivers and airline pilots to zookeepers. They have endorsed Democrats in every presidential contest since the year 2000. However, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien made a high-profile appearance at the Republican National Convention, backing Trump. He told Fox News the union's decision to decline an endorsement came after they, QUOTE, “couldn’t get solid commitments on our core issues” A Teamsters executive board endorsement could be important to either candidate in the November election. It's seen as a potential factor in a handful of battleground states that may decide the results, including Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania, where union membership is strong. Speaking to reporters in New York, Trump responded to the Teamsters decision not to endorse a candidate by saying “It's a great honor. They're not going to endorse the Democrats. That's a big thing." Most major unions have endorsed Harris, including the United Auto Workers union. The AFL-CIO, which represents 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, endorsed Harris in July.51 minutes ago
- 0:46Teamsters union skips endorsement in presidential race for first time since 1996The HillThe International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960. Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said “neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are always put before Big Business.”10 hours ago
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- 0:57Astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita 'Suni' Williams will vote in upcoming electionUSA TODAYAstronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are looking forward to casting votes in the upcoming presidential election from space.16 hours ago
- 1:25Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris might not sway Trump voters — but it could decide a close raceYahoo News VideoMoments after the ABC News Presidential Debate ended, Taylor Swift — arguably the most influential entertainer in the world — announced that she will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States. However, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll , only 8% of Americans say Swift’s endorsement makes them more likely to vote for Harris in November. Yahoo News National Correspondent Andrew Romano breaks down the numbers and reveals the one group swayed by Swift that could decide the election.18 hours ago
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- 1:51Senate Republicans losing patience with Johnson as shutdown nearsThe HillRepublican senators are fast losing patience with Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) inability to muster the votes to avoid a government shutdown at the end of September, and are warning they will take matters into their own hands if the House fails to act by Thursday. GOP senators fear Congress may stumble into a shutdown if Johnson can’t get a short-term funding measure passed by the end of the week and are ready to work with Senate Democrats to stave off a potential disaster before Election Day.1 day ago
- 1:54Harris campaign focuses on youth voters on National Voter Registration DayThe HillThe Harris campaign is launching a week of action aimed at turning out younger voters coinciding with National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. Vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and other top campaign surrogates will fan out across battleground states to encourage young voters to register and cast their ballot early or on Election Day, the campaign said.1 day ago
- 2:07Trump-Taylor Swift feud may pose risks in tight electionThe HillThe escalating feud between former President Trump and Taylor Swift could impact November’s election as Democrats seek to use Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Harris as a turnout mechanism. Trump made headlines Sunday when he posted “I hate Taylor Swift” on Truth Social, creating waves on both sides of the political spectrum. Democrats were quick to say Trump’s comment would come back to haunt him in November, but the data over Swift’s potential impact on the race is mixed.1 day ago
- 1:04Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand new electionAssociated Press VideosThousands of activists and leaders of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday rallied in the nation’s capital to demand a democratic transition through an election as an interim government has yet to outline a timeframe for new voting. (AP video shot by Abdullah Apu)2 days ago
- 0:55McConnell says 'beyond stupid' to shut government downWashington PostSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Sept. 17 said congressional Republicans would be blamed if the government shut down before the election.2 days ago
- 1:30What to know about former President Donald TrumpAssociated Press VideosDonald John Trump is known as a real estate mogul, reality television star, the 45th president of the United States, and the Republican presidential nominee for the 2024 election.2 days ago
- 1:34What to know about Second Gentleman Doug EmhoffAssociated Press VideosThe nation’s first second gentleman, Doug Emhoff, would become its first first gentleman if Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November.2 days ago
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- 1:52Election officials turn to police, panic buttons and more following contentious 2020 eventsAssociated Press VideosElection officials are taking actions to protect their workers, volunteers and voters amid concerns of heightened political rhetoric and threats (AP video: Mike Householder and Christina A. Cassidy)2 days ago
- 1:37FBI investigates second Trump assassination attempt: 5 things to knowThe HillFormer President Trump was the target of another apparent assassination attempt while golfing in Florida on Sunday, marking the second attempt on his life in less than three months. The incident adds to a series of unprecedented events from this election cycle and comes just nine weeks after the former president was shot in the ear during the prior assassination attempt.2 days ago
- 1:37Harris campaign energizes South Asian voters, a growing political force in key swing statesAssociated Press VideosAs Vice President Kamala Harris seeks to shore up support for her presidential nomination, the potential election of the daughter of an Indian immigrant to the White House has electrified Asian American communities. (AP video: Joseph B. Frederick)3 days ago
- 3:42Kamala Harris working to secure Teamsters Union endorsementCBS News VideosVice President Kamala Harris is in Washington Monday for a roundtable with labor leaders at the Teamsters headquarters. The Teamsters Union still hasn't endorsed a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.3 days ago
- 0:30Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards arrives for sentencingReuters VideosSTORY: :: Former BBC TV presenter Huw Edwards arrives at court for sentencing :: September 16, 2024 :: London, England :: Edwards pleaded guilty in July to three counts of making indecent pictures of children The presenter was the BBC's highest paid journalist and top news anchor until he quit in April, following allegations he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos, something which is unconnected to the criminal charges. The 62-year-old was a household name in Britain for more than two decades, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation in 2022 and leading coverage of elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics. Judge Paul Goldspring said that "all options", including an immediate prison sentence, would be considered for Edwards' sentencing.3 days ago
- 1:13A shy penguin wins New Zealand's bird election after campaign filled with memes and tattoosAssociated Press VideosA noisy, smelly, and shy penguin has won New Zealand’s bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the endangered bird that recognition from its victory might prompt a revival of the species.3 days ago
- 1:10Heightened security around White House after apparent Trump assassination attemptABC News VideosWith just 50 days until the election, ABC News senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky has the latest on the threat environment.3 days ago
- 1:54These celebs made ‘childless cat ladies’ and other political jabs during EmmysCNNThis election year, hear which celebrities used the stage to make political jabs during the Emmy awards.3 days ago
- 0:25John Leguizamo: Latinos will 'decide who the next president is'Associated Press VideosJohn Leguizamo, who has an upcoming PBS show entitled 'VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos, with John Leguizamo,' says the Latin population will "decide who the next (U.S.) president is" ahead of the election. (Sept. 15)3 days ago