Senate Dem Dines With CEOs After Airing EFCA Skepticism

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/09/senate-dem-dines-with-ceo_n_185199.html

05/10/09 05:12 AM

On Thursday evening, newly appointed Sen. Michael Bennet is doing what most freshmen members do: making connections with influential figures at a reception in his home state. But the crowd that will surround Colorado Democrat at the Coors Clubhouse at Coors Field has left some labor officials a bit disconcerted.

Only days after speaking out skeptically on the labor community's highest legislative priority, the Employee Free Choice Act, Bennett will be attending a "CEO Reception" hosted by the EFCA foes: the Colorado Association of Commerce & Industry.

"The reception," the invitation reads," will include an opportunity to visit with Senator Bennet as well as an opportunity to meet with other Colorado Business Leaders. A gourmet spread will be prepared by Executive Chef Rik Kiessling. A premium bar and specially selected wines will be served."



Bennet's aides say that the event is not a fundraiser, just one of many guest appearances and meetings that he is hosting in his home state. "He met with AFL-CIO Executive Committee this morning," said aide Craig Hughes. "He is very much talking to both sides of the aisle about a wide variety issues including health care and how to create jobs."

FULL story at link.

[Sherman A1]

1. Well, this is "encouraging......"

NOT!

[demosincebirth]

2. Coors clubhouse... of the anti-union Coors beer family?