msnbc.com
By JULIE CARR SMYTH
AP Associated Press
10/29/2010
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A handful of McDonald’s employees in northeastern Ohio received handbills in their most recent paychecks suggesting they vote for three Republican candidates.
“If the right people are elected we will be able to continue with raises and benefits at or above our present levels,” the insert said. “If others are elected we will not.”
The fast food chain’s corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill., distanced itself from the action by Canton franchisee Paul Siegfried, saying it was not reflective of the company’s position. Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, the Democratic elections chief, said she was launching an investigation because the action appeared to violate Ohio election laws. …
Creeping fascism may advance to a gallop if the neocons have their way.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
For quite a few Americans fast foods may not only be bad for their physical health – it may have the same impact on their political health.
MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
There are quite a few McDonalds in minority neighborhoods
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