Teamsters Endorse Obama

American Voices

February 22, 2008 | ISSUE 44•08

The powerful Teamsters labor union endorsed Barack Obama. What do you think?

It's still not an official endorsement until he pumps his arm and gets one of them to blow their horn.

Ann Pepperell
Systems Analyst
I'm not sure what that really does for him aside from adding another tacky hat to his collection.

Barry Lyall
Smoking Cessation Counselor
Well I was going to vote for him out of hope, but I suppose voting for him out of fear and intimidation is just as good

Steven Henley
Heating Engineer

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