Posts Tagged ‘Florida’
Card Check: Roundup
- Getting litmus testy in Arkansas: Politico reports, “Sen. Blanche Lincoln said Wednesday she would not agree to a fourth debate with Lt. Gov. Bill Halter until he takes a clear position on controversial card check legislation.” Local columnist Brummett says, “Ask him in a debate, senator.”
- More litmus test: It’s card check and education for unions in Florida
- FYI: Judge upholds secret ballot measure for SD ballot
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.
