Teamsters exec announces challenge to O’Brien after RNC speech

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https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4783088-teamsters-exec-challenge-obrien-rnc-speech/

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President at large John Palmer announced he is mounting a challenge to current President Sean O’Brien after he gave a speech at the Republican National Convention.

In a letter, Palmer said he was officially announcing his candidacy for Teamsters national office in the 2026 election and invited all Teamsters to join him in forming an opposition slate to “send Sean O’Brien back to the truck.”

 

[542thruNthru]

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4783088-teamsters-exec-challenge-obrien-rnc-speech/

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President at large John Palmer announced he is mounting a challenge to current President Sean O’Brien after he gave a speech at the Republican National Convention.

In a letter, Palmer said he was officially announcing his candidacy for Teamsters national office in the 2026 election and invited all Teamsters to join him in forming an opposition slate to “send Sean O’Brien back to the truck.”

Posted this already.

It's more than the RNC. TDU members not happy TDU doesn't hate the IBT.

It was inevitable. Members thought TDU wanted reform. No they wanted a seat at the table and a slice of the pie.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Posted this already.
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It's more than the RNC. TDU members not happy TDU doesn't hate the IBT.

It was inevitable. Members thought TDU wanted reform. No they wanted a seat at the table and a slice of the pie.

 

[542thruNthru]

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I'd just like to point out bullet point #2...

 

[Thebrownblob]

I'd just like to point out bullet point #2...

I’m shocked

That list has a few true things, a lot of other things that are just his opinion, or twisted a bit. But that’s politics.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

I’m shocked

That list has a few true things, a lot of other things that are just his opinion, or twisted a bit. But that’s politics.

Reads like a deranged rant.

 

[542thruNthru]

I’m shocked

That list has a few true things, a lot of other things that are just his opinion, or twisted a bit. But that’s politics.

No way in hell I'd vote for that guy. Am I happy with everything in the IBT, no. But I don't need some fantasy land rickyb running the IBT.

 

[Thebrownblob]

No way in hell I'd vote for that guy. Am I happy with everything in the IBT, no. But I don't need some fantasy land rickyb running the IBT.

I’ve met him half a dozen times. I’m not voting for him.

 

[542thruNthru]

I’ve met him half a dozen times. I’m not voting for him.

And??

 

[542thruNthru]

Reads like a deranged rant.

So, typical political letter?

 

[Thebrownblob]

Reads like a deranged rant.

He’s taking his shot. I think he’ll miss badly, but that’s his choice.

Sean has definitely went against conventional wisdom. That’s a big no no to a lot of people.. So in essence, Sean has also taken his shot, if he misses, he also may pay the price. For the sake of our Union, I hope he didn’t miss.

 

[Thebrownblob]

And??

I don’t like to badmouth people

 

[542thruNthru]

He’s taking his shot. I think he’ll miss badly, but that’s his choice.

Sean has definitely went against conventional wisdom. That’s a big no no to a lot of people.. So in essence, Sean has also taken his shot, if he misses, he also may pay the price. For the sake of our Union, I hope he didn’t miss.

Not enough of a swing for either side for it to really effect him in my opinion. Hell most just complain and post on social media but, don't vote.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Not enough of a swing for either side for it to really effect him in my opinion. Hell most just complain and post on social media but, don't vote.

 

[Thebrownblob]

John Wayne and Sean are buddies now? Dammit, I was hoping for a cage match.

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[DriveInDriveOut]

He’s taking his shot. I think he’ll miss badly, but that’s his choice.

Sean has definitely went against conventional wisdom. That’s a big no no to a lot of people.. So in essence, Sean has also taken his shot, if he misses, he also may pay the price. For the sake of our Union, I hope he didn’t miss.

I mean, O'Brien should lose his job because Trump "wrongly accused five black men of murder".

WTH is this nut even talking about? Seems stupid and made up, but also doesn't have anything to do with union issues at all.

Bizarre rant.

 

[542thruNthru]

John Wayne and Shawn are buddies now? Dammit, I was hoping for a cage match.

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Politicians being Politicians.

Why people eat it up is beyond me .

 

[Thebrownblob]

I mean, O'Brien should lose his job because Trump "wrongly accused five black men of murder".

WTH is this nut even talking about? Seems stupid and made up, but also doesn't have anything to do with union issues at all.

Bizarre rant.

Well, even internal union politics is a lot like national politics. He’s playing to a base. Giving them the red meat.

 

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Well, even internal union politics is a lot like national politics. He’s playing to a base. Giving them the red meat.

Has he ever been a member or supporter of the Hoffa administration? Nuff said.

By the way I had 10 years seniority over him, joined the Teamsters in “77”.. I seen a lot of nut cases over the years..

What’s his angle?

 

[UnionStrong]

I'd just like to point out bullet point #2...

I see no problem with it….