Teamsters Leader Backs Moody in Florida Senate Race, Defying Union Norms
Sean O'Brien, general president of the 1.3 million-member Teamsters union, endorsed Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the Florida Senate race, marking a significant departure from traditional labor support for Democrats. O'Brien, a self-described Democrat, praised Moody for supporting pension protections and apprenticeship programs. Democratic nominee Angie Nixon responded by highlighting her past interactions with O'Brien and appealing to rank-and-file members. The endorsement comes as polls show Moody leading Nixon by 10 points, though the race has narrowed in recent weeks.