Kamala Harris's defeat in the November 5 election can be attributed to a multitude of factors, with her inability to resonate with union workers being a significant one.
This lack of appeal was evident in the Teamsters union's decision not to endorse any candidate, a move that indirectly favored Donald Trump, given the union's history of endorsing Democrats. The Teamsters' member polls further underscored this, with Trump securing 59.6% of the votes compared to Harris's 34%.
According to RedState, the Teamsters' non-endorsement of Harris was a departure from their tradition of backing Democrats for nearly four decades. The union's president, Sean O'Brien, shed light on the union's interactions with Harris during a recent interview with Tucker Carlson. O'Brien recounted the union's unsuccessful attempts to secure an invitation to the Democratic National Convention and to have Harris participate in a roundtable discussion with workers.
O'Brien revealed that Harris's response to these efforts was shockingly dismissive. He quoted her as saying, "I'm gonna win, with you or without you." This statement was made after one of the union's vice presidents was told by Harris to "get on board" soon. O'Brien expressed disbelief at Harris's arrogance.
Despite the pressure, Harris eventually agreed to attend the roundtable. However, her participation was cut short when one of her handlers handed O'Brien a note during the fourth question, stating, "This will be the last question." This abrupt end to the session, twenty minutes earlier than scheduled, was indicative of Harris's reluctance to be put on the spot, even in potentially friendly environments.
O'Brien also shared Harris's parting words, "I'm going to win with you or without you." This declaration, coupled with her dismissive attitude, left O'Brien and others in disbelief. O'Brien even recounted a conversation with Bidens former Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, in which he asked, Who does this fking lady think she is?
Harris's approach to the Teamsters union mirrored Hillary Clinton's decision to overlook Wisconsin during her campaign, presuming it was a guaranteed win. Harris's assumption of the union's support and her dismissive treatment of its members may have contributed to her loss in the Rust Belt states. In fact, Harris lost in all seven swing states.
O'Brien also criticized the Democrats' initial plan to run Joe Biden, describing it as "elderly abuse." He noted a visible decline in Biden's condition, stating, "you could just clearly tell he was not the man he was."
Harris's defeat underscores her failure to understand the needs and concerns of union workers and the broader American populace. O'Brien's decision to share his experiences on Tucker Carlson's show, rather than a liberal media platform, sends a clear message to Democrats about the union's unwillingness to align with their agenda unquestioningly.
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