In an editorial today, The Wheeling Intelligencer applauded the Ohio Conference of Teamsters, the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, and the United Mine Workers for “abandoning tradition” of backing Democrats and endorsing Rob Portman who “has been an effective, reliable voice for working men and women.”
The editorial is published on the same day that the Portman campaign released a new radio ad pointing out that several organizations have abandoned Strickland and "the people who know Ted Strickland best are saying ‘no’ to his run for the U.S. Senate."
In case you missed it:
Portman Earned Unions’ Support
The Wheeling Intelligencer
Editorial
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Leaders of the Ohio Conference of Teamsters union revealed this week they are backing Portman in his bid for re-election. Last month, the United Mine Workers announced it was endorsing him.
Both unions turned their backs on the Democrat candidate, former Gov. Ted Strickland. His championing of liberal initiatives including the war on coal and affordable electricity that have hurt many union members badly made it impossible for the Teamsters and the UMW to support him.
In addition, of course, union leaders, like many other Ohioans, are aware of Strickland’s record while governor. When he left, replaced by Republican John Kasich, state officials had an $8 billion hole to fill in Ohio’s budget. Fortunately, they were able to do so within a few months.
Strickland’s tenure was a time of economic backsliding for many Ohioans. His administration fit the classic liberal tax-and-spend model, without getting any noticeable results except for more red ink in the budget.
Portman has been an effective, reliable voice for working men and women. He has opposed much of President Barack Obama’s destructive agenda. He has been a good senator for Ohio Democrats and Republicans alike.
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