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* Greg Hinz…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is scheduled to announce her presidential endorsement at a 1:30 p.m. press conference today, and it looks like U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will join her in endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden.
A Lightfoot press advisory says only that the mayor and Durbin, D-Ill., will endorse a candidate for president. But it also says they’ll be joined by U.S. Reps. including Robin Kelly, Mike Quigley and Bill Foster, all of which are with Biden.
* The CTU is not amused, but the union itself has taken a pass on an endorsement so far…
January 2020: “I’m certainly not endorsing somebody that has never bothered to reach out. So the other person that I haven’t heard from directly is Biden,” Lightfoot said.
March 2020: "This bandwagon sure is comfy. Do you serve peanuts?" https://t.co/bDB0m2D8j0
— ChicagoTeachersUnion (@CTULocal1) March 6, 2020
…Adding… From the mayor…
Friend,
We need a leader who will use his power and influence to heal the divides and bring us together. That’s why I am proud to endorse Joe Biden for President.
As I have said from my first day as a candidate for this office, equity and inclusion must be our north star. Unfortunately, for the last three years we have seen these values completely trampled. Our Department of Justice is in a state of crisis, with fealty to the president more important to some than fairness or the rule of law.
By contrast, Joe Biden has a plan to strengthen our criminal justice system by reducing incarceration rates and rooting out racial and gender-based disparities.
I know President Biden will make Chicago a partner, not an adversary.
Joe is committed to rebuilding our middle class and expanding access to affordable health care, and I know he shares our vision for a stronger country where poverty is eradicated.
I believe that he can build a coalition – from small towns like Massillon, Ohio, where I grew up, to big cities like Chicago – that will unite people who want a better path forward. I believe he can win.
While our primary continues, I hope we’ll all be focused on the ultimate goal - victory in November. Because as Senator Sanders himself has said, “Donald Trump is the most dangerous President in American history.” And in the end, our party is united in understanding that threat.
I urge Democrats everywhere to join Joe Biden’s campaign and sign up at joebiden.com. I urge Independents and even Republicans to support Joe Biden for President. This election is about the future of our country and we don’t have a moment to waste.
Thank you,
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot
…Adding… IEA…
Today Jill Biden, Ph.D., wife of Presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden (D), talked with education leaders from across the state at the Illinois Education Association (IEA) Representative Assembly (RA). The IEA RA is the largest gathering of teachers, higher education faculty and support staff, education support staff, student educators and retired educators in the state.
“Public education matters. The primary in Illinois is a little more than a week away, and our educators are serious about voting for candidates who support public education,” IEA President Kathi Griffin said. “Our vote is our voice.”
More than 1200 educators are wearing red today in support of #RedforEd day at the IEA RA. #RedforEd is a grassroots movement that is inspiring large groups of educators to wear red in support of their students, schools and public education. All the democratic presidential candidates were invited to speak or send a surrogate to the IEA RA. After Biden addressed members during the official IEA RA, she, along with Griffin, visited with small groups of educators from across the state.
“There is nothing more important to our Democracy or the future of our nation than giving our children the kind of quality schools they deserve,” Biden said. “Educators, we are on the frontlines every day. We know what our kids need to grow, to be creative and inspired, to become the best versions of themselves.”
“Nearly everything that happens in our schools and on our college campuses is determined by a decision made outside of it,” Griffin said. “Our advocacy for our students can’t end with our work in the classroom. We need to make sure all our elected officials from school boards to the White House are people who support, value and advocate for the needs of public educators and our students.”
The video is here.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:06 pm
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The CTU President Sharkey and Vice President Gates have announced they’ll support Sanders, though.
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:13 pm
Certainly can’t blame them, especially since Joe is going to put 750 million women back in the workforce.
Comment by Pick a Name Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:13 pm
Polls all have Trump losing to a generic democrat and Biden is as generic democrat as they come.
Comment by Marquee Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:15 pm
I have a litany of critiques when it comes to Lightfoot, but CTU has gotten to the point where they would bash her for saying ice cream tastes good. Its just trolling at this point.
Comment by Montrose Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:32 pm
Isn’t it possible that Biden reached out over that two month span of time? It doesn’t take that long to make a phone call.
Comment by North Park Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:41 pm
I will be attending the Bernie rally tomorrow and I would prefer a much better Illinois Delegation in Washington DC. Sen. Durbin and Duckworth as well as Congressman Quigley and Schneider have all failed to attempt to make college affordable and none of them support Medicare for All. I have supported the Democratic Party for 30 years and I will spend the rest of my life supporting progressives.
Comment by Blue Dogs are Blind, Deaf, and Dumb Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:42 pm
= the union itself has taken a pass on an endorsement so far =
Is the political committee concerned the Union’s official social media account was used to criticize the Mayor over her endorsement?
Comment by Bertrum Cates Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:54 pm
If the union hasn’t actually made an endorsement how can their comms person use the union’s official social media to dismiss one of the candidates?
Comment by CTU Skeptic Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:54 pm
Seems the “C” in CTU now means Churlish.
Comment by Northsider Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 2:58 pm
==Is the political committee concerned the Union’s official social media account was used to criticize the Mayor over her endorsement?==
You’d be hard-pressed these days to identify any CTU activities that aren’t of the political nature.
Comment by City Zen Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 3:28 pm
=== You’d be hard-pressed these days to identify any CTU activities that aren’t of the political nature.===
Organized labor, all organized labor, has a goal to advocate for the interests of its membership. That can include legal political involvement, including speech and assembly for or against people or things.
If they weren’t doing things that would be more newsworthy.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Mar 6, 20 @ 3:32 pm