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Bob Bartels, business manager of Steamfitters Local 638 in New York and Long Island, and a lifelong Democrat until now, provided some insights into the mood among union members. Bartels revealed that according to a poll he conducted within his 9,000-member union, Trump is leading Biden by a substantial 3-to-1 margin. “We are very tired of the situation with groceries, inflation, gas prices, illegal immigration, crime,” Bartels expressed, painting a picture of the daily struggles faced by New Yorkers.
Kilmeade inquired if union leaders were pressuring members to vote in a certain way, to which Bartels responded, “I’m probably going to get a lot of phone calls after this interview.” However, he firmly stated, “I don’t work for my international union, I work for my members.”
Bartels sensed a significant shift in the political landscape, noting, “Nobody that I speak to likes what’s going on in America right now.” He emphasized the desire for leadership that prioritizes the well-being of Americans, reflecting the sentiments of his union members who are “very agitated, living week to week.”
Trump, seizing the moment, told reporters at the construction site, “I’m going to make a play for New York.” This statement underscored his strategy to connect directly with working-class voters, traditionally a stronghold for the Democrats.
Despite a recent Siena College Poll indicating Biden holds a 10-point lead in New York, Bartels’ comments highlight a growing frustration that could redefine party loyalties, especially in states hit hard by economic issues.
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This unfolding political drama suggests that the battle for New York could be more contentious than expected, with Trump’s grassroots approach possibly swaying union voters, traditionally seen as a Democratic bloc. The endorsements from union leaders contrast sharply with the groundswell of support among the base, presenting a potential turning point in the political landscape of New York.
