{"id":2320522,"date":"2024-08-07T12:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T16:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-uaws-endorsement-of-harris-could-help-her-in-michigan-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-07T12:58:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T16:58:17","slug":"how-uaws-endorsement-of-harris-could-help-her-in-michigan-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-uaws-endorsement-of-harris-could-help-her-in-michigan-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"How UAW\u2019s endorsement of Harris could help her in Michigan &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-uaws-endorsement-of-harris-could-help-her-in-michigan-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2320522&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Kamala Harris, currently serving as Vice\u200c President, \u200dhas received a\u2064 significant\u200c endorsement from the United Auto \u200bWorkers (UAW) union as she campaigns for the presidency. This endorsement could be pivotal for her success in Michigan, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iowa-set-to-host-a-frenzy-of-2024-republican-presidential-campaign-activity\/\" title=\"Iowa to host 2024 GOP campaign frenzy.\">key swing\u2063 state<\/a>. Harris is scheduled to visit Detroit to\u200b engage with UAW \u2064leaders and members, where UAW President Shawn \u200cFain emphasized the \u2063importance \u200dof supporting Harris over her opponents, specifically criticizing the alternative of electing a billionaire who opposes union\u2063 values. Fain \u200cstated that Harris represents a movement against corporate \u2063greed and\u200d the interests of \u2064working families.<\/p>\n<p>Harris&#8217;s campaign manager expressed honor at the endorsement, highlighting Harris&#8217;s longstanding commitment to fighting for unions. Michigan&#8217;s \u200celectoral landscape is crucial, having seen a narrow win for Donald Trump in 2016, followed by a significant Democratic victory for Joe Biden in 2020. Supporters of Harris \u2064believe that her campaign enthusiasm parallels that of Barack Obama in 2008, particularly relevant given the historical context of the auto \u200cindustry bailout during that financial crisis. The UAW&#8217;s backing may provide Harris with the necessary support to strengthen her campaign in Michigan.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">How UAW&rsquo;s endorsement of Harris could help her in Michigan<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1724370\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>As Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a> embarks on her presidential campaign, she has been endorsed by one key group that could tip her to victory in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Michigan<\/a>: the United Auto Workers labor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/unions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>union<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Harris is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3111791\/where-harris-campaign-is-going-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>making a campaign stop<\/a> on Wednesday in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Detroit<\/a>, where she is expected to meet with UAW leaders and members. UAW President Shawn Fain said the country is &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3106560\/uaw-endorses-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>at a crossroads<\/a>&rdquo; in his endorsement of Harris.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We can put a billionaire back in office who stands against everything our union stands for, or we can elect Kamala Harris who will stand shoulder to shoulder with us in our war on corporate greed,&rdquo; Fain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlive.com\/politics\/2024\/08\/with-uaw-endorsement-secured-kamala-harris-sets-aug-7-for-detroit-rally.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>said<\/a>. &ldquo;This campaign is bringing together people from all walks of life, building a movement that can defeat Donald Trump at the ballot box. For our 1 million active and retired members, the choice is clear: We will elect Kamala Harris to be our next president this November.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Vice President Harris is honored to receive the endorsement of the United Auto Workers, and knows it comes with the responsibility to fight for unions and working families as she&rsquo;s done her whole career,&rdquo; Harris for President Campaign Manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez said after the endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan is seen as a swing state. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/election\/2016\/results\/states\/michigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2016<\/a>, former President Donald Trump narrowly flipped the state by a little more than 10,000 votes, but President Joe Biden safely won the state in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/election\/2020\/results\/state\/michigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2020<\/a> by more than 150,000 votes.<\/p>\n<p>As some Democrats believe enthusiasm surrounding Harris&rsquo;s candidacy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/surging-support-kamala-harris-compared-obama-energy-1929699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>mimics that of<\/a> former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/barack-obama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Barack Obama<\/a>&rsquo;s campaign in 2008, the UAW endorsement could be the boost Harris needs in the state. During the 2008 financial crisis, Detroit-based autoworkers were especially hit hard but were bailed out by the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>Obama&rsquo;s role in reviving the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-climate-agenda-wont-replace-jobs-it-seeks-to-kill-separate-ap-wapo-fact-checks-suggest\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Climate Agenda Won\u2019t Replace Jobs It Seeks To Kill, Separate AP, WaPo Fact-Checks Suggest\">auto industry<\/a> in Michigan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/cars\/2012\/11\/07\/obama-romney-auto-industry-general-motors-gm-chrysler\/1690071\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>proved pivotal during his reelection<\/a> campaign, as he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/terry-mcauliffe-cruises-to-victory-in-virginias-democratic-gubernatorial-primary\/\" title=\"Terry McAuliffe Cruises To Victory In Virginia\u2019s Democratic Gubernatorial Primary\">easily won<\/a> the state again in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>In presidential elections dating back to at least 2008, UAW member support has consistently been above 60% for the Democratic candidate and never more than 35% for the Republican ticket, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/uaw-endorsed-harris-president-will-it-help-her-win-michigan-2024-08-07\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>according to<\/a> <em>Reuters<\/em>. During the 2020 election, 62% of Michigan households with a union member voted for Biden.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The UAW was also pleased with Harris&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-gov-ron-desantis-becoming-major-voice-for-gop\/\" title=\"Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis becoming major voice for GOP\">vice presidential pick<\/a>, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8203;&#8203;&ldquo;Tim Walz doesn&rsquo;t just talk the talk, he walks the walk,&rdquo; the UAW said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UAW\/status\/1820823082673606841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>post<\/a> after Walz was announced as Harris&rsquo;s running mate. &ldquo;From delivering for working-class Americans to standing with the UAW on our picket line last year, we know which side he&rsquo;s on.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1724370\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1724370\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Vice President Kamala Harris launches her presidential campaign, she has received a significant endorsement from the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union, which could be crucial for her success in Michigan. On Wednesday, Harris is scheduled to visit Detroit to engage with UAW leaders and members. UAW President Shawn Fain emphasized the importance of this moment, stating that the nation is &#8220;at a crossroads.&#8221; He highlighted the choice between re-electing a billionaire who opposes union values or supporting Harris, who stands with them against corporate greed. Fain expressed confidence that this campaign will unite diverse groups to defeat Donald Trump at the polls and declared that for their 1 million active and retired members, backing Harris as the next president is an obvious choice.<\/p>\n<p>Harris&#8217;s campaign manager, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, noted that Vice President Harris appreciates the UAW&#8217;s endorsement and recognizes her obligation to advocate for unions and working families throughout her career. Michigan is considered a battleground state; while Donald Trump narrowly won it in 2016 by just over 10,000 votes, Joe Biden secured it comfortably in 2020 by more than 150,000 votes. Some Democrats see parallels between Harris\u2019s candidacy enthusiasm and Barack Obama\u2019s campaign in 2008; thus, UAW&#8217;s support may provide essential momentum for her.<\/p>\n<p>The auto industry was significantly impacted during the 2008 financial crisis but received federal assistance\u2014a move that played a key role in Obama&#8217;s reelection bid as he won Michigan again in 2012. Historically since at least 2008, over 60% of UAW members have supported Democratic candidates compared to no more than 35% for Republicans. In fact, during the last election cycle in Michigan, households with union members voted overwhelmingly for Biden at a rate of 62%. The UAW also expressed approval of Harris\u2019s vice presidential pick\u2014Governor Tim Walz (D-MN)\u2014noting his commitment to working-class Americans and his solidarity with them on picket lines last year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2320523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kamala-harris-endorsement.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[13348,32438,4601,5894,25982],"class_list":["post-2320522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-endorsement","tag-kamala-harris","tag-michigan","tag-politics","tag-uaw"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/kamala-harris-endorsement.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2320522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2320522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2320523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2320522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2320522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2320522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}