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Wal-Mart strides into election fray
Wal-Mart, the nations largest employer, is planning to launch a voter registration and education campaign this fall targeted at its 1.3 million employees in an effort to combat growing criticism from Democrats and labor unions. By doing so, the worlds largest retailer is striding into the national political arena, which until this election cycle it has taken pains to avoid.Wal-Marts voter registration and education programs could be among the biggest in the country, though not as big as those of its labor union opponents. The AFL-CIO, for example, has nearly 13 million members. The companys decision appears to be a response to several high-profile Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and four 2008 Democratic presidential hopefuls, who participated in a labor-organized anti-Wal-Mart campaign this summer. Compensating for its lack of experience educating potential voters, Wal-Mart has worked with the League of Women Voters, one of the nations preeminent voter education groups, to craft materials to distribute to employees. Posted by: mcsegeek1 2006-09-19 |
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