For years in South Florida, Labor Day was Dante Fascell Picnic Day. "His picnics, at Tropical Park, were red-white-and-blue family affairs featuring free hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks for all comers, much of it served up by the Congressman himself," recalled Miami journalist Michael Putney.
"After lunch, there would be an unabashedly patriotic parade led by a military or police color guard, followed by the Congressman, usually holding a grandchild’s hand, and a high school marching band playing Stars and Stripes Forever. It may have been a bit corny, but it was genuine, authentic Americana."
Congressman Fascell left us in 1998, but obviously, Labor Day is still an institution for politicians. In an election year, it's the traditional kickoff for the fall campaign, especially in the chase for working people's votes. True to form, Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are out on the stump in Detroit and Milwaukee, and President Biden is joining Harris at a rally in Pennsylvania this afternoon.
Benedict Donald and running mate JD Vance are nowhere to be found. Really?
"It doesn’t appear Trump is even trying to win," said Democratic activist Bill Palmer. Or maybe Vance is still rattled by the boos he received from the International Association of Fire Fighters last week. But hey, that's what happens when you lie and say that you're "proud to be the most pro-worker Republican ticket in history." We cats are happy that our side is out asking for Americans' support, and we PURR.
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