Julie Su’s nomination as Labor Secretary is already in doubt because Republicans seem united in opposition, and some Democratic moderates are already wavering.
he was only comfortable supporting Su for the deputy secretary role she currently holds because Marty Walsh, who many perceived as more moderate, was above her.
“I would say to people that feel comfortable voting for me, when you’re voting for Julie Su, you’re basically voting for an extension of what I did, because we did it collaboratively,” Walsh told The Daily Beast in an interview. “I don’t see what the fear is. I don’t think it’s—let me put it this way: not that I don’t see it, it’s not justified.”
, a flurry of names emerged for his replacement. Sen. Bernie Sanders , a labor stalwart, wanted Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson. House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi wanted former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney , who lost re-election last year.But for many progressives—and especially for Asian American and Pacific Islander lawmakers—Su’s turn was in order.
A number of business associations have come out against Su as well, often citing the same concerns on her record that Republicans plan to lean into.
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