Business groups struggle to come to grips with presidential choices
- July 25, 2016 |
- WILLIAM EHART
With Democratic National Convention under way, Timmons praises Kaine, though he credited Pence too; other execs scorn Trump Trade association executives—overwhelmingly pro-free trade but reluctant to get involved in presidential politics—continue to grapple with the implications of a contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton as the Democratic National Convention gets started in Philadelphia. Some have excoriated Trump either publicly or on background in statements to CEO Update. Clinton's own positions on trade were pushed to the left by the strong candidacy of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, providing no comfort to those who lobby on behalf of business. The National… Read More