A Possible Democratic Veep Pick Just Changed His Position On A Key Issue - eviltoast
  • Zaktor@sopuli.xyz
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    3 months ago

    I’m not sure a change in public position in order to get a big promotion is really going to give the unions the warm fuzzies. It’s better than not changing, but it sure feels like a “yeah sure, whatever” response rather than a newfound love of organized labor.

    “Unions loom large in our life, and I’m supportive of the PRO Act,” Kelly said, recounting how when his mother, a police officer, was injured, her union helped her recover.

    Good that his mother was helped to recover, but police unions are not generally considered part of organized labor.

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      3 months ago

      Also, how’s he going to vote for legislation in the Senate if he’s VP? Unless Dems are willing to ditch the filibuster for this and let him exercise his ability to cast a tie breaker vote in a 50/50 situation this seems like evidence he’s planning to remain a Senator.