Democrat Supporter: International Association of Firefighters Vs. Rudy…
It’s getting ugly! Harold Schaitberger, President of the International Association of Firefighters, and a “longtime supporter” of John Kerry and many other Democratic candidates, has decided to try and “swift boat” Rudy, much like waffles was! Here is the link to the IAFF’s “Rudy Giuliani: Urban Legend” website. After viewing this, take a look at Rudy’s response:
Before the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) was able to release a video in the afternoon full of angry testimony belittling Giuliani’s support of New York City firefighters, the campaign fired off releases and held a press conference.
“It’s unfortunate but not surprising that the IAFF union bosses have once again taken the low road in a move clearly out of step with their membership,” retired New York City firefighter Lee Ielpi said in a statement from the campaign:
The IAFF backed Kerry in 2004, helping salvage a listing campaign in the primaries. IAFF President Harold Schaitberger was a constant fixture behind Kerry as he took the stage in Iowa, New Hampshire and other arenas to claim victory on his way to winning the nomination:
Schaitberger and Giuliani clashed in the weeks before the 2004 New Hampshire primary, when they were in the Granite State at campaign events:
Giuliani’s campaign also pointed out that Schaitberger has held a number of roles in Democratic organizations and has contributed financially only to Democratic candidates.
July 13, 2007 - 01:21 AM on July 13th, 2007
“swift boat”?
Are you acknowledging that the Swift Boaters lied about Kerry in 2004 for political gain? Or what?
Anway, the ’swift boat’ I think is a poor analogy as we are talking about the NYC firefighters union here, not some shadowy rag-tag group of former Vietnam Vets funded by even moreso shadowy figures.
Why do you hate NYC Firefighters, Peejz?
July 16, 2007 - 10:56 AM on July 16th, 2007
Tofu, You have one NYC Union Goon lying. The Swift Boat Vets told the TRUTH about the Traitor Kerry.
John Kerry is very lucky that he wasn’t put against a wall and shot for working for the VC after he came back to the states.
July 16, 2007 - 11:47 AM on July 16th, 2007
There is nothing in this topic to indicate Peejz “hates” NY firefighters.
She more likely strongly disapproves of corrupt Union bosses misrepresenting the membership and misusing Union resources to curry favor from Democrites like Kerry.
Why do you love corrupt union bosses, Tofu?