"Political Calculations Surrounding Auto Strikes: Trump's GOP Foes, Biden's Involvement, and Labor's Impact"
GOP presidential candidates are navigating the politics of the auto workers strike, trying to tap into Trump's populist playbook without openly supporting the United Auto Workers (UAW). While some candidates, like Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy, have voiced concerns over President Biden's electric vehicle push without directly courting the union, others, such as Tim Scott and Nikki Haley, have taken a harsher stance against the UAW itself. Trump, on the other hand, is trying to rally blue-collar support in Michigan and has called on the union to endorse him. The candidates are using the strike as an opportunity to blame Biden's policies, particularly his support for clean energy and electric vehicles, while also positioning themselves as pro-worker.