Politicians' Labor Credentials: More Than Just Campaign Rhetoric? The disconnect between rhetoric and reality is a long standing problem in politics.
Elected officials often tout their commitment to working class values, but their words are rarely backed up by concrete action.
The recent endorsement of Brook Park City Council member Brian Poindexter by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is a prime example. Buttigieg's endorsement of Poindexter in his House race against Rep.