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UAW endorses Fisher
Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher Wednesday, July 8, garnered the endorsement of the state’s United Auto Workers, a group of more than 134,000. The UAW is one of the state’s largest unions, with workers at 291 facilities across the state, according to a release by Fisher’s campaign.
Ken Lortz, director of UAW Region 2B, covering all of Ohio, said Fisher “is a proven leader who will fight to keep manufacturing jobs in Ohio and work to strengthen our domestic auto industry.”
“American auto workers have been hit hard by the economic crisis and we need a voice in Washington that will stand up for the working men and women of Ohio,” he said.
Fisher formerly served as the state’s economic development director. He faces Democrat Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner in the primary to replace Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, who is retiring at the end of 2010. Republicans running include northern Ohio car dealer Tom Ganley and former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park.
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By Marty
July 9, 2009 10:37 PM | Link to this
Funny that since Fisher took over “jobs-creation” we lost three GM plants and NCR. Lemmings is too kind for the UAW. Hacks supporting hacks.By Paul
July 8, 2009 7:27 PM | Link to this
And this is news……??? How in the world could you vote for, an old political hack, who has watched the demise of your industry for the last 20 years? Lemmings.By TRS
July 8, 2009 5:03 PM | Link to this
Hmmmm…an endorsement from one of the prime contributors to the decline and fall of a major industry which was important to this state. That otta bring in alot of votes!By Payola
July 8, 2009 1:01 PM | Link to this
…money down a rat hole…continuing to support thieves…you’re in the stadium at Nurenburg, flashing your right hand into the air, yelling at the top of your lungs for your “God”, while all around you it whittles away…of course, without you wanting to know about it. Blame it on Bush, not your own secular stupidity….By rj
July 8, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this
Yep Surprise Surprise.. I maybe UAW, But My vote wont go to anyone they support. Nor does my union dues. I made certain to OPT OUT what they can do with my dues. Now if other Union members wil only be smart and do the same. Last thing we need is Fisher or any Dem in office . BO is bad enough..By Gomer
July 8, 2009 11:40 AM | Link to this
Surprise! Suprise! Suprise!