Uber, the on-demand ride service that has propelled discussions world-wide on the nature of work and labor regulation, now finds itself a focal point of political philosophy for presidential campaign hopefuls. Both Republican and Democrat candidates are using Uber as a ride, a proposition, a blue print for the future, and a cautionary tale as they craft messages on how they plan to direct a stalled economy. Using Uber as a bipartisan bridge in order to avoid sensitive political potholes, while trying to woo younger voters at the same time, has many aspirants praising the service’s support of innovation, entrepreneurship and new technology. Others are cautious about the impacts of Uber and similar services on an economy structured by traditional labor laws that protect employees.
See "Candidates Will Hail a Ride, but Not Necessarily the Uber Labor Model", Michael Barbaro, Ashley Parker, July 17, 2015