Steelworkers To Palin: Stop Using Us As A Prop

Steelworkers To Palin: Stop Using Us As A Prop

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.

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