South Carolina CWA Endorses John Edwards

[jsamuel]

CWA is the Communication Workers of America

Update: Vote was unanimous on the first round of voting.

From an email:

CWA is everywhere, almost literally. There are members in almost every small town and large urban area in the country. They are a very progressive union, and are in almost constant battles with Verizon, ATT, etc.

more on this here:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/1/22/121740/313/286/441110

http://www.islandpacket.com/front/story/138321.html

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Tuesday won the endorsement of one of South Carolina's largest unions as he gave details of an economic plan his campaign said would offer his native state's struggling economy $1.5 billion in relief.

"Our country is no longer on the brink of a recession. I think we're in one," Edwards said during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, a day after a testy debate between the Democratic candidates.

Meanwhile, the state's chapter of the Communications Workers of America gave the former North Carolina senator its support. With one of the nation's lowest unionization rates, the nod is a win for Edwards but one unlikely to seriously alter a primary most hotly contested by New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama.

The union has more than 2,200 active members and more than 1,700 retired members in South Carolina.

[Happyhippychick]

1. Go John!

[Andy823]

2. That's great

This race is far from over, and I love to see John get these kind of endorsements!

[Cleita]

3. That puts a smile on my face. n/t

[AndyA]

4. WOW! Great news for John - great news for America!

GO, JOHNNY, GO!

[Fresh_Start]

5. Unanimous sounds great.

I'm guessing its not typical but I have no idea whats typical of them

[AtomicKitten]

6. Very nice.

Congratulations!

[Catchawave]

7. Nice endorsement, great timing !

Though the media is still hoping he'll drop out after South Carolina :silly:

[RiverStone]

8. Best hope now would be a strong second place finish in SC ---

But even that would give John's campaign some badly needed MO.

I'd love for a huge Edwards surprise in SC - but I'm not holding my breath.

[bdamomma]

9. great someone or somebody is paying attention.

[redqueen]

10. THANK YOU CWA!

:bounce:

:woohoo:

MLK III and lots of us here agree... he's the best! :patriot:

[Yael]

11. Wow -- WONDERFUL!!

This says there are 7 locals. How many people do they represent? Anyone know?

[MagickMuffin]

32. Last sentence last paragraph

The union has more than 2,200 active members and more than 1,700 retired members in South Carolina.

Sounds like a large number of people to spread the message of John, if there are still people not paying attention for their best interests.

[balantz]

12. Excellent News!!!

:kick:
Important thing is he will stay in the game. One of the annointed has to beat the other, and then John will be in the spotlight. I can't wait to see Wolf's face!

[William769]

13. Good for John!

[Tarheel_Dem]

14. YAY!

:woohoo:

[jackson_dem]

15. Good to see a union stand on principle!

[redqueen]

16. Kick for good news!

:kick:

[IDemo]

17. former CWA'er here, glad to hear this

"What city, please?"

[avaistheone1]

18. Terrific.

Go get 'em Edwards.

[ChiciB1]

19. I Knew "Our" Union Wouldn't Let Me Down!!! Well, Used To Be Union!!

Had it not been for the UNION, my lifestyle would be one who might be living in a shack right now!!

Thank you CWA!!!

[kiteinthewind]

20. Excellent!

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

21. Can the CWA do "something" about the robo-calls

from Clinton and Obama?



Like, maybe quadruple them? At 3:00am?

:rofl:

[smokey nj]

22. K&R!!!!!

[OneGrassRoot]

23. K&R n/t

[Infinite Hope]

24. Last night's debate helped Edwards in Feb. 5rd states. I wouldn't be surprised to see a SC upset. nt

[southern_belle]

25. Excellent! K & R

:toast:

[mod mom]

26. John's had a great last couple days!

[stravu9]

27. CWA is My Union!

Go Team!

[NastyRiffraff]

28. Wonderful!!

I belonged to the CWA when I worked at a newspaper. I'm glad they're continuing their progressive tradition!

[lisainmilo]

29. Nice!

Makes me very happy! :applause:

[stravu9]

30. hey ! John Supporters!

don't deign to answer all the attack posts .
it just perpetuates them .
do like John , keep positive and on point.
they want nastiness, don't drink the kool aid!
let them wallow in their own filth!
they seem to enjoy it!


be better than the rest, GO JOHN!

[Mythsaje]

33. Pretty much my own thought

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4166589&mesg_id=4166589

[stravu9]

34. great Post

thanks!

[SammyWinstonJack]

36. ...

:thumbsup:

[randymaine]

31. the importance of union endorsements is questionable

Given what happened with Obama and the Culinary union.

[SammyWinstonJack]

35. Yes!

:bounce: