Biden Takes The Bullhorn, Walks The Picket Line
President Biden joins striking workers in Michigan September 26, 2023.
September 26, 2023—The power of the U.S. presidency is the bully pulpit, and today President Joe Biden put it to use.
As the national autoworkers' strike grew in numbers and gained more news media attention, politicians are taking close notice. The issue is not only that the expanding strike has consequences for workers, consumers, business and the larger U.S. economy, it is also a political one.
It is not cynical to say that both parties want to win the loyalties of blue-collar workers, especially in a swing state like Michigan. It's simply a practical matter in U.S. politics.
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