Posts Tagged ‘Charlie Crist’
Cozy Crist and Card Check
The Associated Press is running an interesting look at the evolving politics of Florida’s Governor and Senate candidate Charlie Crist, who has gone from nominal Republican to … well, seemingly a big fan of Big Labor.
These are not our words but that of the AP, which says Crist has:
Cozied up to labor unions, teachers unions and trial lawyers. Crist asked the AFL-CIO for its endorsement, appearing before the group and telling them he will listen to their arguments in favor of the Employee Free Choice Act, which would make it easier for workers to unionize. Republicans oppose it because of a “card check” provision that allows workers to form a union by signing cards instead of holding a secret-ballot vote.
This is rather self-defeating if it’s meant as crass politics, since card check is so unpopular that many seeking elected office this year are highlighting their opposition to it.
Crist Said To Be Open on Employee Free Choice Act
David Hunt captures a response by Florida senatorial candidate Charlie Crist to the AFL-CIO on the sadly misnamed Employee Free Choice Act: “Everybody should have the right to have an opportunity to be able to organize. How, and the direct means by which, we do that is something we need to dialogue about, candidly. I want to make sure we do it the right way. I am here.” More about Mr. Crist seeking Big Labor’s support here.
It’s notable that one of the most explosive issues is finding its way into the heated political battle — but it’s Pennsylvania that is Ground Zero for the battle over the President’s agenda (including EFCA and card check), according to senatorial candidate Pat Toomey.
