The Daily The Presidential Politics of the Autoworkers’ Strike
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Sep 28, 2023 
Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the significant autoworkers' strike and its implications for the presidential race. He discusses how President Biden and former President Trump are vying for the support of striking workers, each with their strategies. The conversation touches on labor dynamics, the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles, and the nostalgic contrasts between past and present political narratives in the auto industry. Weisman emphasizes the strike's potential to reshape worker actions moving forward.
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Presidential Focus on UAW Strike
- Biden and Trump are vying for union support, particularly in Michigan, a key swing state.
- Both claim to champion workers, but their approaches differ drastically.
Biden's Union Focus
- Biden's brand centers around union support, emphasizing his working-class roots and pro-labor stance.
- He promises to bolster unions and restore their role in building the middle class.
Biden's Working-Class Support
- While Democrats have lost some working-class voters, Biden performed relatively well with them in 2020.
- His gains among this demographic, especially in the Midwest, were crucial for his victory.