The International Association of Firefighters endorsed Democratic Senator Barack Obama during it's 49th Covention, the IAFF is composed of 290,000 working, middle class members across the entire United States. They cited disappointment in Senator McCain's policies, positions, and voting record when it comes to support of firefighters and working class families, and Obama's steadfast support on these same issues, which are crucial to firefighters, public safety, and middle class families.
August 14, 2008 -- The IAFF announced its endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for president, praising the Illinois senator for his support of fire fighters and working families. Watch video...Download video...
“On every issue important to fire fighters Senator Obama is and has been in our corner,” IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger said. “The IAFF is the most bipartisan union in the AFL-CIO, and we support those who support us. We can’t overlook Senator McCain’s service to our country, but we also can’t overlook his poor record on issues critical to the financial security of our 290,000 members.”
The IAFF endorsed Senator Obama on the final day of its 49th Convention in Las Vegas.
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