Is it possible that Trump supporters are getting it and that talk is cheap?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. coal miners union has put a larger
share of its campaign donations behind Democrats ahead of the Nov. 6
elections than in 2016, as dimming hopes for a coal industry revival led
by President Donald Trump reinforce fears about the safety of worker
pensions.
The United Mine Workers of America has donated nearly 84 percent of its
money to Democratic candidates and committees in national races,
according to a Reuters analysis of campaign finance data. That is a
roughly 20-point jump from 2016, when Trump courted coal miners with
promises of an industry comeback....
While the Trump administration has rolled back some environmental
protections in its first two years, the promise of a coal comeback has
yet to be fulfilled.
Instead of the war chant directed at Hillary Clinton -- "Lock her up!" -- perhaps a new chorus and signage will read on behalf of the Liar in Chief: "Full of shit!" Just because someone is stupid doesn't mean they have to be stupid.
Trump's true believers are holding to the same numbers as before the election. The uncertain voters are shifting after having given him a try. But the miners have union leaders who keep them informed as to promises kept or broken. And aside from a massive tax cut for the rich, he hasn't kept any promises so far, nor seems to be attempting to keep any.
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