by Seth Michaels, Dec 7, 2007

AFSCME is encouraging Iowans to support Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) for president, and the union is making the case with a new TV ad. AFT, which endorsed Clinton in October, plans to run radio ads in support of her candidacy.

The AFSCME ad, which will run in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 3 Iowa caucuses, is part of AFSCME’s mobilization behind Clinton following the union’s Oct. 31 endorsement. Clinton’s endorsement was the result of extensive member polling.

“The future’s too important to stay at home,” the ad’s announcer says. In the ad, Clinton’s “strength and experience” are touted.

Today also marks the last day of the Fire Fighters’ (IAFF’s) bus tour around the state to support Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). Dodd will appear with IAFF President Harold Schaitberger and members of the Fire Fighters from around Iowa in Des Moines today.

In other early-state news, in Nevada, Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9413 endorsed former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) for president, providing him with support in Nevada’s Jan. 19 caucuses. This follows the CWA’s decision last month to hold off on a national endorsement and allow locals to make endorsements on their own.

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