Teamsters Union Backs Democrat for Governor

The Teamsters endorsed Democrat Bill McBride for governor, bypassing GOP incumbent Jeb Bush despite efforts by his brother, President Bush, to court the national union.

The president has worked for closer ties with some conservative-leaning unions, including the Teamsters, and union President James P. Hoffa was given a seat of honor at this year’s State of the Union address.

Hoffa has pledged to endorse more Republicans in this election cycle and has worked with Bush on a number of key issues.