Reply #54: union endorsements can also influence OTHER union endorsements [View All]

[cloudythescribbler]

Obama has generally had much weaker list of union endorsers than HRC or Edwards. Now that it is clear that Edwards has no chance, it is all the more important for Obama to get union endorsements, and the more unions support him, the more OTHER unions will consider endorsing him as being no less a 'labor candidate' than his competitors. One endorsement, even if the culinary workers' union in NV brings in a few thousand extra caucus supporters to Obama, might ALSO help influence other unions, both in NV and elsewhere, and of course, every few thousand extra votes counts; with endorsements from unions at this strategic juncture in the campaign, that importance is magnified somewhat.....

In sum, the union endorsement can make a noticeable difference in the NV caucus results (and yes, OF COURSE it's much more important in caucuses, because unions are better able to mobilize members who specifically support their candidate and make SURE that they go to the caucuses, and of course, the same few thousand EXTRA supporters of Obama, at caucuses has much more weight than the same number in a primary.