Police Org to Back Obama-Biden Ticket

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Police Org to Back Obama-Biden Ticket

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Democratic veep candidate Joe Biden will join the National Association of Police Organizations president at 10 am ET for a media call to announce their endorsement.

The group represents 238,000 sworn law enforcement officers, 11,000 retired officers and more than 100,000 citizens dedicated to crime control/law enforcement.

Later, at 11:30 am ET Biden will address the National Guard at their general conference.


http://thepage.time.com/2008/09/22/police-org-to-back-obama-biden-ticket/">Link

[medicswife]

1. They remember the Crime bill. :)

Cool. That is awesome.

[Jennicut]

6. That was my first thought too.

They appreciate what Biden did for them.

[jakem]

2. nice endorsement.

[southern_belle]

3. k & r

[billyoc]

4. They know McCain will send them tanks and rocket launchers, but support destroying their union.

[symbolman]

5. Be nice if he can get all the Alaskan State Troopers to back him & Obama

bet they're looking for someone to save their asses from the She Bitch of the North..

I have a feeling that she has screwed so many true conservatives and Republicans in Alaska that they are just Itching to take her DOWN.. They've got her right where they want her..

[CatBO]

7. SWEET!

I always fear in my southern state that officers will find a reason to give me a ticket because of my Obama magnet. :)

[Peacetrain]

8. That is wonderful!!!

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9. Dissent in the ranks?

The Fraternal Order of Police endorsed McCain...

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE ENDORSES MCCAIN!!! 09/05/2008
Chuck Canterbury, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, today announced the organization's endorsement of Senator John S. McCain III for the office of President.

"The FOP carefully considered the records and the responses of both candidates and, in our evaluation, Senator McCain will provide greater leadership for our country and for our nation's law enforcement officers," Canterbury said. "We will be proud to stand behind him this November, and to stand with him for the next four years."

For a candidate to receive the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, he must receive a two-third majority of the National Board, which is made up of one Trustee from each of the organization's State Lodges.

"Our National Board, and the more than 327,000 members of the FOP, acquainted themselves with Senator McCain's record, and, after meeting with him face to face in July, he made it very clear that he is with us on the issues most important to our members," Canterbury said. "Like our members, he sees issues through the eyes of someone that has been on the front lines. That is exactly the kind of perspective, and the kind of leadership, that we need in the White House."

Canterbury cited Senator McCain's strong support for the FOP's efforts to amend the Law Enforcement Officers' Safety Act and pledged to work with the organization in crafting our nation's law enforcement policy.

"Senator John McCain is a proven leader with a clear record of support for the men and women who put their lives on the line—just as he did—to defend our communities and our nation," Canterbury said. "I am proud to offer the Senator our endorsement today and I look forward to working with the McCain Administration over the next four years."

The Fraternal Order of Police is the largest law enforcement labor organization in the United States, with more than 327,000 members.

http://www.grandlodgefop.org/servlet/display/news_article?id=1024&XSL=xsl_pages%2fpublic_news_individual.xsl&nocache=23004874

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

12. The FOP is a fringe organization.

Given Obama's skin color, I'm not surprised they've endorsed McCain.

[azmouse]

10. K&R

[jillan]

11. excellent!!!!

[hamsterjill]

13. The guys on the streets know!

Which party is the better choice. This is good news.