Teamsters Union Decision Not to Endorse a Presidential Candidate is a Major Blow to Kamala Harris' Campaign

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Teamsters union, two major unions that have traditionally supported Democratic candidates, have both decided not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election. This is seen as a major setback for Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, which is struggling to gain traction among working-class voters.

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Teamsters union have both decided not to endorse a candidate in the 2024 presidential election. This is a major blow to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign, which is struggling to gain traction among working-class voters.

The IAFF, which represents over 300,000 firefighters and paramedics, has primarily supported Democratic presidential candidates in the past. In 2019, the IAFF was the first major union to endorse Biden. However, this year, the IAFF Executive Board voted by a margin of 1.2% not to endorse any candidate.

Teamsters Union Decision Not to Endorse a Presidential Candidate is a Major Blow to Kamala Harris' Campaign

The Teamsters, which represents over 1.4 million workers, has also traditionally supported Democratic candidates. However, this year, the Teamsters Executive Board voted not to endorse a candidate for the first time since 1996.

Both unions cited a desire to remain neutral and to focus on advocating for their members' interests as the reason for their decision not to endorse a candidate. However, many see the unions' decisions as a sign of dissatisfaction with Harris' campaign.

Teamsters Union Decision Not to Endorse a Presidential Candidate is a Major Blow to Kamala Harris' Campaign

Harris has struggled to gain support among working-class voters, who are a key demographic for the Democratic Party. A recent poll found that only 28% of union members have a favorable view of Harris, compared to 57% who have a favorable view of Biden.

The unions' decisions not to endorse Harris are a major setback for her campaign. The unions represent a large number of working-class voters, and their endorsement could have helped Harris to win over this key demographic.

Teamsters Union Decision Not to Endorse a Presidential Candidate is a Major Blow to Kamala Harris' Campaign

Harris' campaign has been struggling to gain traction since she announced her candidacy in January. She has been criticized for her handling of the border crisis, her lack of experience in foreign policy, and her perceived lack of charisma.

The unions' decisions not to endorse Harris are a sign that her campaign is in trouble. If she is unable to win over working-class voters, she will have a difficult time winning the Democratic nomination, let alone the general election.

Republicans are already seizing on the unions' decisions as evidence that Harris is out of touch with working-class voters. Trump senior adviser Stephen Miller joked that "Kamala loses the unions, gains the Cheneys. It's like she's trying to hemorrhage working and middle class voters."

The unions' decisions are a major blow to Harris' campaign, and they could have a significant impact on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.