"We endorse John Edwards" by Leo W. Gerard and Cecil E. Roberts

[Catchawave]

Leo W. Gerard, international president, United Steelworkers and Cecil E. Roberts, international president, United Mine Workers of America

Huffington Post, October 4, 2007

John Edwards' decision last week to participate in public campaign financing set off a qualm-storm in the media about his ranking among the Democratic candidates but, for us, it strongly reaffirmed our confidence in him.

It was deemed a sign of financial weakness by completely fallible political junkies and media critics who've anointed a front-runner despite the fact that the race is too close to call in Iowa, and other candidates have gathered more endorsements and raised more money.

To us, Edwards' decision meant we'd chosen the right candidate, one who prefers public money with its limitations to the complications of accepting donations from donors who prove to be fugitives from justice.

Edwards' move to public financing was principled. It was about his refusal to take corporate campaign contributions -- which he calls corporate bribes. He's got that right.

And we had it right when we endorsed him on Labor Day.

We chose John Edwards, the son of a fabric mill worker, because he is our soul mate........more

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-w-gerard-and-cecil-roberts-jr/we-endorse-john-edwards_b_67155.html

[waiting for hope]

1. Great for them!

Unions are the backbone of this country - I'm glad they are standing tall with Edwards!

On Edit - :hi: and Thanks!

[Catchawave]

3. I thought it was nice they re-endorsed him this week :)

The unions have his back :applause:

:hi: you're welcome !

[Maribelle]

2. Good for John

great union support

[femmocrat]

4. Solidarity forever!

:applause: