Unions Plan to Spend $100 Million to Protect Democrats in 2010

Money wasted (from Gateway Pundit):

Unions hit the jackpot this past year thanks to the radical dems in charge of Washington.

They made off with $10 billion in the Obamacare bill.

Union bosses who have mismanaged benefits for their own members are poised to receive a $10 billion bailout from U.S. taxpayers in the form of a “reinsurance program” that has been folded into the healthcare bill, according to the Workforce Fairness Institute (WFI).

Now, they’ll return the favor.

Unions will spend over $100 million to keep the democrats in charge of Washington DC.
The Hill reported:

At least two influential unions will spend close to $100 million on the 2010 election, with most of those funds going to protect incumbents.

Union officials told The Hill they plan to help endangered members — particularly freshmen — who made politically difficult votes in a year during which an anti-incumbent mood has filled the country.

And the number will be even higher since the AFL-CIO declined to give its figures.

While the labor movement has displayed an aggressive tack in Democratic primaries, including supporting some challengers over incumbents, it remains concerned about the party retaining its congressional majorities.

As a result, it plans an enormous spending spree to help ensure Democratic control of Congress.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) plans to spend in excess of $50 million during the 2010 campaign, part of which will fund “a massive incumbent protection program,” according to Gerry McEntee, president of the union.

How come whenever the Dems talk about getting big corporate money out of politics they never mention the unions?

I know...dumb question.