Election Battle 2024: Insane Policies Could Cost Dems Working Class Votes

Posts in today's report:

• Harris Will Lose Working Class, Commentators Warn
• Labor and the GOP: A Work In Progress
• The Biden-Harris EV Truck Mandate Could Increase Inflation by 1%
• Nippon Steel Hires Neo-Con Mike Pompeo in Bid to Take over U.S. Steel
• Battle for Arab-American Vote Intensifies
• Washington State Ballot Initiatives to Defeat Green Agenda

Harris Will Lose Working Class, Commentators Warn

It’s the Economy, Harris!

The vice president needs swing voters—and they need to hear an economic message.

The Liberal PatriotMichael Baharaeen

The Liberal Patriot, which often distinguishes itself from the world of anti-Trump publications that it inhabits by having one foot in reality, continues to warn the Democratic Party that they are losing the working class to Donald Trump's new Republican Party. They are especially alarmed since Biden was dumped from the ticket, recognizing that at least the nostalgia about "Scranton Joe" had some hold on workers. They warn that Harris's agenda isn't going to cut it, showing a recent poll that the economy is far more important to most voters (except hard-core Democrats) than abortion or "the threat to democracy."

Labor and the GOP: A Work In Progress

Compact editor Sohrab Ahmari provides a vivid description of Teamsters President Sean O’Brien’s appearance before the Republican National Convention, where he “took a pickaxe” to the “glacier of hostility” that “has divided the GOP from organized labor for two generations.”

Sean O’Brien’s Brave Gambit

A glacier of hostility has divided the GOP from organized labor for two generations. Last week, Sean O’Brien, the president of the Teamsters, took a pickaxe to that glacier with a widely discussed speech at the Republican National Convention.

CompactSohrab Ahmari

Ahmari’s July 23 article, “Sean O’Brien’s Brave Gambit,” points to two aspects of the appearance. First, to an audience not accustomed to viewing American political economy from labor’s point of view, he put a spotlight on “corporate America’s sinister campaign to undermine the rights and bargaining power of America’s wage-earners.” Second, with a large and diverse membership, the Teamsters and O’Brien “wanted to make a conscious effort to reach across the aisle and work with legislators who… have working people’s best interests in mind.” He has found receptivity in the Republican Party, singling out Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri and Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, President Trump’s Vice-Presidential running mate.

‎The Biden-Harris EV Truck Mandate Could Increase Inflation by 1%

A new analysis of President Joe Biden’s proposed emissions standard for heavy- duty trucks predicts it could increase inflation by as much as 1%, and require $1 trillion in charging infrastructure.

Study predicts Biden-Harris EV truck mandate could increase inflation by 1% - The Midwesterner

A new analysis of President Joe Biden’s proposed emission standard for heavy duty trucks predicts it could increase inflation by as much as 1%, and require $1 trillion in charging infrastructure. Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency in March finalized new emissions rules that would require about 30% heavy-duty “vocational trucks” to be zero emissions by 2032, […]

The MidwesternerThe Midwesterner Staff

Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency in March finalized new emissions rules that would require about 30% of heavy-duty “vocational trucks” to be zero emissions by 2032, while setting the threshold at 40% for other heavy-duty trucks without a sleeper cab. The move is opposed by the trucking industry, which has warned about the potential to drive up costs and disrupt supply chains. The American Trucking Association contends “the post-2030 targets remain entirely unachievable given the current state of zero-emission technology, the lack of charging infrastructure and restrictions on the power grid,” CEO Chris Spear said in a statement.

Trucking Industry Reacts to New EPA Emission Standard for Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking AssociationsATA Office of Public Affairs

One of the planks of the new Trump GOP Platform: cancel the electric vehicle mandate and cut costly and burdensome regulations.

‎Nippon Steel Hires Neo-Con Mike Pompeo in Bid to Takeover U.S. Steel

Nippon Steel Hires Pompeo to Help Clinch Purchase of US Steel

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Yahoo NewsJosh Wingrove and Jennifer Jacobs

The effort by Japan’s Nippon Steel to acquire the iconic U.S. Steel Company will now be aided by neo-con Mike Pompeo. While international regulatory bodies have approved the deal, there remains significant opposition from the United Steel Workers (who will be going into arbitration this month with U.S. Steel over proposed terms of the merger), and from Donald Trump and, especially, his running mate, J.D. Vance. Joe Biden is on record opposing the deal, as is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is touted as a front-runner in the Democratic Party Vice Presidential veepstakes.

U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel Merger: Arbitration Looms as Global Hurdles have Cleared

The proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel continues to be a focal point in the steel industry. While the deal has secured approvals from all regulatory bodies outside the U.S., a critical domestic hurdle remains: the upcoming arbitration between U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers (USW) union.

Steel Industry NewsSteel Industry News Editor

Nippon Steel is using geopolitics to bolster its argument, claiming that it’s purchase of U.S. Steel will position the company to compete with Chinese counterparts. Pompeo, who’s speech at the Milwaukee Republican Convention was one of the more bellicose on the question of China, is the perfect fit for that.

Battle for Arab-American Vote Intensifies

Leaders of Arab-Americans for Trump (AAT) are planning outreach to Arab, Muslim, and Middle Eastern voters in key swing states, including Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Virginia. AAT Chairman, Dr. Bihsrah (Bishara) Bahbah, was joined by Dr. Massad Boulos, whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, for several days of meetings with leaders and community members in Michigan. They were joined by former Trump Administration member Richard Grenell, who was involved in Trump’s efforts to break the geopolitical conflict in the Mideast with the "Abraham Accords."

Arab Americans for Trump takes their message directly to the community in key swing states

Meetings held in Michigan & soon in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Virginia & more key swing states during the next three months with Arab Americans for Trump with Arabs, Muslims, Chaldeans

Ray Hanania's Syndicated ColumnsRay Hanania

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign is trying to take advantage of the political demise of Joe Biden, who’s policies had lost the support of much of this community in Michigan. Her campaign is pivoting to Michigan in hopes that the repackaged Kamala can regain support in the community.

Harris quickly pivots to convincing Arab American voters of her leadership

They say they have been in listening mode as both parties seek to win favor with what has been a strong Democratic constituency.

The Detroit NewsJoey Cappelletti, The Detroit News

‎Washington State Ballot Initiatives to Defeat Green Agenda

Washington State has been a pioneer in the nation for pushing climate emergency legislation. In a rare display of grassroots resistance, voters in Washington State are pushing back against the "sustainable" agenda of the state's elite. With the help of ballot initiatives, citizens are fighting back against the tyranny of the super-rich.

Population in Washington State Wields Ballot Initiatives to Defeat Woke Green Initiatives

In a rare display of grassroots resistance, voters in Washington State are pushing back against the ‘sustainable’ agenda of the state’s elite. But now, with the help of ballot initiatives, citizens are fighting back against the tyranny of the super-rich.

Promethean ActionPromethean Action

Initiatives on the November ballot include repealing legislation implementing a ban on the use of natural gas, and a repeal of the Climate Commitment Act, which includes a tax on carbon emissions that is costing consumers an extra $.50 a gallon for fuel. Passage of the Climate Commitment Act repeal and repeal of the natural gas ban in November will go a long way to end the illusions of political support in the population for sacrificing living standards to fight climate change, as well as throw a wrench into the whole decarbonization enforcement regime. If this can happen in Washington State, it can probably be very useful in other states as well.