{"id":2352178,"date":"2024-10-08T14:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T18:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teamsters-sean-obrien-says-democrats-fed-us-over-in-last-few-decades-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-08T14:32:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T18:32:53","slug":"teamsters-sean-obrien-says-democrats-fed-us-over-in-last-few-decades-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teamsters-sean-obrien-says-democrats-fed-us-over-in-last-few-decades-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Teamsters\u2019 Sean O\u2019Brien says Democrats \u2018f***ed us over\u2019 in last few decades &#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\">30<\/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%2Fteamsters-sean-obrien-says-democrats-fed-us-over-in-last-few-decades-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=2352178&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>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prince-harry-claims-his-father-prince-charles-made-him-suffer-as-member-of-royal-family\/\" title=\"Prince Harry Claims His Father, Prince Charles, Made Him \u2018Suffer\u2019 As Member Of Royal Family\">recent podcast interview<\/a>, Sean O&#8217;Brien, the President of the Teamsters union, expressed strong discontent with the Democratic Party, stating that they have &#8220;f***ed us over&#8221; for the past four\u2062 decades. He highlighted a growing sentiment among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/insulting-labor-unions-that-endorsed-biden-now-lashing-out-at-him\/\" title=\"\u201cInsulting\u201d- Labor Unions That Endorsed Biden Now Lashing Out At Him\">union members<\/a>, particularly as they gear up to vote for former President Donald Trump in the\u200c upcoming 2024 election. Despite being a Democrat, O&#8217;Brien articulated frustration over the lack of support from the \u2062party, claiming that the\u200d Teamsters have historically backed Democratic candidates and contributed significantly to their campaigns, totaling\u200c $15.7 million compared to just $340,000\u200d for Republicans. <\/p>\n<p>Due to concerns that\u2064 neither\u2063 major presidential candidate is \u200btruly committed to addressing \u2064union issues, the Teamsters decided \u200cnot to endorse any candidate this election cycle, despite a member survey showing that 58% support Trump against 31%\u2062 for Vice\u2064 President Kamala Harris. This marks a significant\u2063 shift, as\u200d labor unions have traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party. O&#8217;Brien criticized the Democratic\u2062 Party for being influenced by &#8220;Big Tech,&#8221; \u200cundermining its reputation as the party of the working class. \u200dThe interview coincides with a broader trend among labor unions this election cycle, where many \u200dare hesitating or declining to endorse \u200ccandidates due to policy disagreements.  <\/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\">Teamsters&rsquo; Sean O&rsquo;Brien says Democrats &lsquo;f***ed us over&rsquo; in last few decades<\/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_1778776\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>International Brotherhood of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/teamsters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Teamsters<\/a> President Sean O&rsquo;Brien railed against <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Democrats<\/a> in a recent podcast interview, arguing the party has &ldquo;f***ed us over&rdquo; for the last few decades as rank-and-file union members prepare to vote for former President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a> in the <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>2024 election<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ll be honest with you, I&rsquo;m a Democrat, but they have f***ed us over for the last 40 years,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Brien told comedian Theo Von on his <em>This Past Weekend<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4q0Bf5TRDgT1IFKgFHmXOe?si=f0e061e58dea45e1&amp;utm_medium=share&amp;utm_source=linktree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>podcast<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And for once, and not all of them, but for once, we&rsquo;re standing up as a union, probably the only one right now, saying, &lsquo;What the f*** have you done for us?&rsquo;&rdquo; O&rsquo;Brien added.<\/p>\n<p>O&rsquo;Brien&rsquo;s interview comes after the Teamsters declined to endorse a candidate this cycle, <a href=\"https:\/\/teamster.org\/2024\/09\/teamsters-no-endorsement-for-u-s-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"arguing\">arguing<\/a> that neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to the union. However, a member survey found that 58% of the Teamsters, composed of truckers and UPS drivers, are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3158467\/teamsters-members-back-trump-over-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"arguing\">backing Trump,<\/a> compared to the 31% who are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris.<\/p>\n<p>The Teamsters executive board&rsquo;s decision not to endorse Trump or Harris in September came two days after O&rsquo;Brien <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3155618\/teamsters-withholds-endorsement-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>met with Harris<\/a> and two months after he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3084127\/trumps-rnc-solidifies-union-push-vance-pick-teamsters-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>spoke<\/a> at the Republican National Convention.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/unions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"labor unions\">labor unions<\/a> have backed Democrats. The Teamsters backed every Democratic presidential candidate from 2000 to 2020 and made no endorsement in the 1996 election. It has also endorsed Republican presidents in the past, such as Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush.<\/p>\n<p>The Teamsters president said on Monday&rsquo;s podcast that the union has given Democrats $15.7 million, compared to the $340,000 it has given to Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So it&rsquo;s like, you know, people say the Democratic Party is the party of the working people,&rdquo; O&rsquo;Brien said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re bought and paid for by Big Tech.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Like the Teamsters, other unions have been slippery this presidential cycle in delaying or declining to endorse any candidates due to policy issues. President Joe Biden, who calls himself the &ldquo;most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/labor-board-dismisses-union-misconduct-complaints-following-biden-purge\/\" title=\"Labor Board Dismisses Union Misconduct Complaints Following Biden Purge\">pro-union president<\/a> in history,&rdquo; found himself on a picket line during the recent United Auto Workers strike.<\/p>\n<p>The union had held off endorsing Biden over their concerns that his administration&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/879430\/union-electric-vehicle-showdown-throws-a-wrench-in-bidens-reelection-push\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>push to switch the nation<\/a> to electric vehicles would negatively affect auto workers. The UAW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2815433\/biden-picks-up-coveted-uaw-endorsement-despite-trump-courtship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>eventually endorsed Biden<\/a> after its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2440351\/three-things-learned-from-uaw-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>monthslong strike<\/a>, later <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3106560\/uaw-endorses-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>switching their endorsement<\/a> to Harris shortly after the incumbent president withdrew from the race in July.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both Harris and Trump are making the working class and unions a focal point of their proposed agendas. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-defector-emails-pipeline-to-obama-admin-seen-as-currency\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden Defector Emails: &#039;Pipeline&#039; to Obama Admin Seen as &#039;Currency&#039;\">vice president<\/a> has promised to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/teamsters-president-faces-internal-revolt-over-harris-endorsement-snub-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Teamsters president faces internal revolt over Harris endorsement snub - Washington Examiner\">sign pro-labor legislation broadly rejected<\/a> by Republicans as harmful to small businesses. Meanwhile, Trump has made appeals to the working class by introducing a plan for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3154823\/trump-tax-giveaways-harris-working-class-pitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax giveaways<\/a>, but he generally holds a more corporate-friendly stance.<\/p>\n<p>Harris <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3177843\/harris-campaign-avoids-chaos-biden-administration-deal-delay-port-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>dodged a potentially damaging campaign problem<\/a> last week after the Biden administration helped negotiate a deal that will delay the historic U.S. port strike until after the 2024 election. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookpolitical.com\/analysis\/survey-research\/2024-swing-state-project\/swing-state-polling-finds-deadlocked-presidential\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numerous polls show<\/a>&nbsp;she is also closing the gap between herself and Trump&nbsp;over who is better equipped to handle the economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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_1778776\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1778776\"}});<\/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>Teamsters&#8217; Sean O&#8217;Brien criticizes Democrats for neglecting unions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2352179,"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\/10\/ap-sean-obrien-teamsters-100824.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3685,41681,32171,42572,19459],"class_list":["post-2352178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrats","tag-labor-movement","tag-political-commentary","tag-sean-obrien","tag-teamsters"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ap-sean-obrien-teamsters-100824.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352178","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\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2352178"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352178\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2352179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2352178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2352178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2352178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}