vote in state or local elections, and energized Democrats made gains, picking up seats in some elections that they had not won in 20 to 30 years.
He made a comparison to how the news cycle will affect the outcome of the election. “So much of the agenda in 2018...is going to be driven by what happens in the world.” Whether there is a terrorist attack, an oil shortage, an environmental catastrophe, or some other dilemma. “Congress will react because they know they have something that resonates” with their constituents.
The final question was about whether the pallet industry should establish a political action committee to donate to political candidates. There are two schools of thoughts, said Paul. Candidates for public office will ask political action committees for campaign contributions. If a committee does not contribute to a candidate, it could generate hurt feelings, and the lawmaker may be less willing to work with them. However, Paul suggested that contributions may be in order to campaigns of influential lawmakers who chair committees or hold similar positions
His advice was, “Make sure you’re not offending some lawmakers, but it is a door opener if we’re being realistic.”
Brent McClendon to Serve on the NAM’s Council of Manufacturing Associations Board of Directors
Brent McClendon, CAE, National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) President and CEO, has been elected to serve on the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) Board of Directors.
Made up of more than 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations, the CMA is a powerful assembly of manufacturers and a vital arm of the NAM. The CMA’s mission is focused on bolstering the industry’s nationwide grassroots mobilization efforts and improving the competitiveness of
manufacturing community, and ultimately the broader business community, around strategies for increased manufacturing job creation, investment and innovation in America.
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