Teamsters Endorse Rep. Ashley Moody in Florida Senate Race
Major union leader backs Republican Ashley Moody in Florida Senate race, highlighting labor protections and bipartisan cooperation.
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Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien, leading one of the nation’s largest unions with over 1.3 million members, has made an unexpected endorsement in Florida’s Senate race by supporting Republican Ashley Moody. O’Brien shared on X, “Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien here. Just voted in the State of Florida for the first time, and very proud to have cast a ballot for @SenAshleyMoody.”
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien here. Just voted in the State of Florida for the first time, and very proud to have cast a ballot for @SenAshleyMoody. Sen. Moody has been extremely helpful working with the Teamsters to protect workers’ pensions, defend good-paying jobs, and support well-funded union apprenticeship programs. The Teamsters look forward to working with Sen. Moody in her role on the Senate HELP Committee to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act and get this critical legislation signed into law to protect American workers.
O’Brien praised Moody’s efforts to protect workers’ pensions, defend good-paying jobs, and support well-funded union apprenticeship programs. He also expressed confidence in her role on the Senate HELP Committee to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a critical piece of legislation aimed at protecting American workers.
Moody responded to the endorsement, stating, “I’m proud to have the support of the Teamsters General President @Teamstersob Sean O’Brien!” She reiterated her commitment to fighting for hardworking Americans, strengthening good-paying jobs, and ensuring resources for the next generation of workers.
I’m proud to have the support of the Teamsters General President @Teamstersob Sean O’Brien!
Moody is running against Democrat Angie Nixon, who has made controversial remarks about her opponent, including stating she would “lock up” Nixon if elected. Nixon’s comments have sparked debate, with some calling her remarks extreme and others criticizing her for undermining the democratic process.
As the race heats up, the endorsement from a major union leader like O’Brien signals a significant shift in the political landscape of Florida’s Senate race, highlighting the potential for bipartisan cooperation on labor issues.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
