Iowa Labor Activists to Run Ads for Dean

[KaraokeKarlton]

Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean Picks Up Support From Iowa Union Activists Who Plan to Run Ads

DES MOINES, Iowa Aug. 28 —

Democrat Howard Dean picked up support from Iowa union activists who plan to run ads touting his presidential candidacy to coincide with the Labor Day holiday.

The advertisement, set to appear in Monday's editions of The Des Moines Register, says Dean is "the only candidate who will stand up for what we believe and isn't afraid of what Washington thinks."

At a news conference Thursday, 136 labor activists unveiled the ad and announced their support for Dean in the nine-way Democratic primary. Tom Gillespie, president of the Iowa State Building and Trades Council, said he was committed to Dean because the former Vermont governor has argued for increased domestic spending.

"If we can afford to rebuild Iraq, then we can afford to rebuild our country," Gillespie said.

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[farmbo]

1. Ouch!! (That's gotta hurt, Mr Gephardt)

Looks like Dean's grass roots appeal is working with the Unions too.

[Khephra]

2. The union vote is still very much up for play

it seems.

[CMT]

3. 128 Labor activists

is quite a few. The most recent Des Moines Register poll also gave Dean an edge among union members in Iowa.

[tsipple]

4. Is Gep Going to Get the AFL-CIO Nod in October?

I think that's going to be tough, to get the two thirds vote. Interesting times.

[Eloriel]

5. Fan-damn-tastic!

Go, DEAN!

Eloriel

[jamesinca]

6. I would like to see Dean take the Union vote

I would like to see him take the WH. This will be a start. I know Gephardt is one of the big names in the Dem running so it would be nice to see his traditional support go to Dean. That will do two things, that will make Dean that much more powerful against Bush and two it will add to his base in the other states that have unions, during the primaries.