Democrats Fear No Teamsters Endorsement Means Fall of Blue Wall

The Teamsters union’s decision not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris is sparking concerns among some Democrats that their hold on the “blue wall” — Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania — may be crumbling.

In 2016, former President Donald Trump surprised everyone when he swept the three states, which had voted Democrat in every election since 1992. President Joe Biden was able to win the three states back in 2020.

While polls show Harris leading or tied with Trump in the three states, Democrats are concerned the former president could have higher-than-expected support among union members, particularly men, Politico reported. Internal polling released by the Teamsters showed members overwhelmingly supporting Trump, though some unino locals have endorsed Kamala in a break from the national organization’s stance. 

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