PoliticsPoliticsTodd PalinSarah Palin

Steelworkers To Palin: Stop Using Us As A Prop

Steelworkers To Palin: Stop Using Us As A Prop
By 

Contributor

|
Open Image Modal

When Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) introduced Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, he trumpeted her husband's union membership: "The person I'm about to introduce to you was a union member and is married to a union member, and understands the problems, the hopes and the values of working people," he said. That day, and again last night, Palin also emphasized that her husband is "a proud member of the United Steelworkers Union."

Conservatives are hoping the reference will play well in Michigan and Ohio. But the United Steelworkers union (USW) isn't so pleased. USW President Leo Gerard noted that just because Todd Palin is a union member doesn't mean that Palin is automatically qualified to represent labor interests.

Read more on Think Progress

Our 2024 Coverage Needs You

As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.

Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.

to keep our news free for all.

Support HuffPost
Suggest a correction
|
Submit a tip