John Edwards joins labor protest; plant ownership unfurls "Hillary" banner

[Bluebear]

SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- John Edwards, speaking yesterday at a rally in support of striking Teamsters members here, encountered an unexpected protest of his own.

As Edwards praised the workers for their courage -- they have been on strike since last October -- the owner of the Standard Ready Mix cement plant unrolled a 10-foot-long "Hillary For President" banner in front of a truck next to the rally.

"Cute, that's cute," Edwards said, pausing for a moment as he watched the huge blue and white banner unfurl in support of his rival. It was the first stop for Edwards as he kicked off a two-day Iowa trip that focuses on trade and economic policies. Today he is delivering a major address in Cedar Rapids outlining what he bills as a smart and safe trade policy that grows the economy for all working families while protecting labor and environmental standards.

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2007/08/edwards_joins_p.html

[Captain Hilts]

1. The owner is playing you guys like a violin. nt

[Bluebear]

4. Who is "you guys" in your post

[Captain Hilts]

7. The other threads on this topic.

Hillary has several major union endorsements. If you really think that owner supports her, think again....

[jgraz]

2. Why shouldn't the plant owners support Hillary?

They know who's got their best interests at heart.

[Inspired]

21. Who doesn't have their best interests at heart? n/t

[WA98296]

26. What in the world makes you think she doesn't have corporate intersts above unions?

She's a corporatist. That's WHY the media contends she is the frontrunner, THEY want her.

[Inspired]

27. Hey...I'm on your side!

I should have phrased this better I guess!

I am an Edwards supporter, not a Hillary supporter.

[redqueen]

3. Isn't it great to see the ownership class finally siding with "us" Dems?

Weeeeee.

[Double T]

5. HRC......of the corporation, by the corporation and for the corporation..........

BOTH foreign and domestic. Her actions speak louder than her words.

[Maribelle]

8. Too bad these Teamsters supported Bush and are now crying over the high cost of health insurance

as they picket a single company owner, perhaps the should instead be thinking about sending their brains to the dry cleaners.

[Double T]

10. HRC's corporatist positions are undeniable, so please don't try to SPIN it..........

differently.

[Maribelle]

11. Which truth didn't you like? Teamsters supported Bush?Teamsters crying over Health Insurance costs?

Or do you just like using the word SPIN even if it makes you look like you don't know what you're talking about.

[Double T]

12. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about but there are plenty of people who do.

http://www.steinreport.com/archives/010616.html

http://www.prospect.org/csnc/blogs/tapped_archive?month=07&year=2007&base_name=post_4143

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/05/18/1281/

http://peaceandjustice.org/article.php?story=20070518091027248

http://seven.pairlist.net/pipermail/corporation-watch/Week-of-Mon-20070521/000034.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edzv_L8j5f0

Enough said.

[Snotcicles]

15. They supported Kerry/Edwards in 04. nt

[Stephanie]

13. Amen.

Bought and sold.

[Maribelle]

6. Dear John - The Teamsters?

Good grief John - - didn't the Teamsters support Bush against YOU?

No wonder the owner has Hillary unfurled.

[Snotcicles]

16. No they did not.

Hoffa learned after 2000.

[Maribelle]

24. You are correct. Teamsters were against Edwards in the 2004 primaries.

Sorry for my mistake.

Hoffa supported Gephardt.

[ShaneGR]

18. Ummm, Teamsters backed Kerry/Edwards in 04... nt

[Forkboy]

19. I'll kick this.

I hope you see the answer.

[Riverman]

9. BREAKING NEWS: Hillary Returns to her Roots - the Republican Party!

In an astonishing move today, Hillary Clinton renounced her membership in the Democrat Party and changed her registration back to the Republican Party. The former First Lady said that she needed to return to her roots in her run for the Presidency so that she could represent the interests of those who have always stood with her. The White House immediately released a statement by President Bush, who said that he welcomed Mrs. Clinton back home and offered his support to her so that his important work to protect America can be carried on in the next administration. Mrs. Clinton in her statement explaining her change in course, said once a Goldwater Girl, always a Goldwater Girl. She said is more comfortable with the family values of the Party of Lincoln. She said she has realized that it was time to overturn Roe v. Wade to end the devisiveness in America and move on to the more important work of the United States - streghtening the military and making the world safe for corporations. After all, those are the interests who have been supporting me. Bill Clinton offered that he was happy that people will now appreciate that Hillary actually does have cleavage, and isn't afraid to use it. Rumors that Nancy Pelosi was changing parties could not be confirmed as this story went to press.

[SoCalDem]

14. Politics sure brings out the bad manners in some, doesn't it ?

Reminds me of a Mom who sits the new boyfriend down and forces him to look at the photo album of the daughter with her old boyfriend.. the one they LIKED..

[Pirate Smile]

17. OK, that made me chuckle.

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

20. He'd better come up with some snappier comebacks

Saying "That's cute" isn't much of a retort. What's next, rubber-glue? He's got be ready to seize moments like this and turn them around in his favor. If he can't do it against his primary opponents, what happens when he's up against the GOP? I thought Kerry had that instinct in him and it drove me crazy that he didn't use it. Obama's got it. Edwards better get it going.

[Snotcicles]

23. He should have said ( you see what side of this fence Hillary is on) nt

[NaturalHigh]

22. How appropriate.

I doubt very seriously that Mrs. Clinton would ever do anything for the workers in this country.

[Richard Steele]

25. What a perfect metaphor. nm