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AFL-CIO Says 'No' To Debbie Wasserman Schultz [View all]

Source: Sunshine State News

By LESLIE WIMES
June 18, 2016 - 1:45pm

For the first time in 24 years, Debbie Wasserman Schultz will not get the endorsement of the AFL-CIO.

Despite winning the recommendation of the Broward County chapter, Wasserman Schultz failed to get the required 2/3 votes to secure the endorsement.

The National AFL-CIO sent out an advisory stating there would be no endorsement of Democrats who voted in favor of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

That includes Wasserman Schultz.

Read more: http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/afl-cio-says-no-debbie-wasserman-schultz

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AFL-CIO sent out an advisory stating there would be no endorsement of Democrats who voted for TPP phazed0 Jun 2016 #1

How about a Democratic zentrum Jun 2016 #3

Damn! You got me! phazed0 Jun 2016 #8

Backatcha! zentrum Jun 2016 #14

She claims to have changed her mind bjobotts Jun 2016 #40

Yes. First, it was the gold standard. Then, it needed tweaking. Then, it was lower than whale poo merrily Jun 2016 #52

Why did they endorse Clinton? She didn't vote for it but she supports it. Autumn Jun 2016 #2

Hm, that's a good question. chapdrum Jun 2016 #5

They shouldn't have endorsed. that would have made a powerful statement Autumn Jun 2016 #6

Absolutely agree. chapdrum Jun 2016 #15

Union officials endorse. doesn't mean rank and file roguevalley Jun 2016 #36

I think some endorsements are for self preservation. I think it's cowardly but rhett o rick Jun 2016 #69

"Maybe it's Stockholm Syndrome." CorkySt.Clair Jun 2016 #71

Likely because Clinton is a more powerful Dem BuelahWitch Jun 2016 #13

More likely they did it because there is no benefit in pissing off a politician who you cstanleytech Jun 2016 #18

Business as usual wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #29

I didn't know the AFL-CIO represented the finance industry ToxMarz Jun 2016 #60

Except she doesn't. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #32

Oh right, she supported it as SOS, doesn't support it Autumn Jun 2016 #34

Clinton Should Ask Obama To Withdraw The TPP SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #72

That is a very bad plan on their part. Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #49

I think she flip flopped, sort of. spud_demon Jun 2016 #42

Good news, at last. chapdrum Jun 2016 #4

They're going against the Party! scscholar Jun 2016 #20

With party members like her, who needs enemies? Else You Are Mad Jun 2016 #23

We're in the middle of the 2016 election, Hortensis Jun 2016 #51

The reason for the problem you describe above.. Else You Are Mad Jun 2016 #59

Something else to think about: start practicing....hip hip ... SouthernDemLinda Jun 2016 #74

What do you mean? This is *great* news. Chan790 Jun 2016 #38

We can hope. OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #46

Exactly! arikara Jun 2016 #44

No. They are merely not endorsing DWS. merrily Jun 2016 #53

Yes! djean111 Jun 2016 #7

+1 TPP=No Vote from me.. phazed0 Jun 2016 #9

me2 840high Jun 2016 #22

In this case wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #27

Indeed. We will write on that wall until they get the message. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #58

now that Hillary is in, it;s time to throw Debbie to the wolves DonCoquixote Jun 2016 #10

WOW this is great: AFL-CIO not supporting all Dems who voted TPP/fast track! stuffmatters Jun 2016 #11

well, except the big one MisterP Jun 2016 #41

Something isnt right here... Earth_First Jun 2016 #12

It doesn't differ. chapdrum Jun 2016 #16

It does not matter StoneCarver Jun 2016 #37

You are completely right and on target. Obama will push this through, with the help of the GOP djean111 Jun 2016 #62

It's very hard to bring down the " Corporate State " and establish a working democracy . geretogo Jun 2016 #17

That is the most important statement OwlinAZ Jun 2016 #47

Not a fan of DWS SirBrockington Jun 2016 #19

Upon hearing the news, Payday Lenders weep. n/t TonyPDX Jun 2016 #21

haha - I hope so. 840high Jun 2016 #24

There really isn't an industry.. Else You Are Mad Jun 2016 #25

Good for them wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #26

Her respect? Pastiche423 Jun 2016 #28

I know wallyworld2 Jun 2016 #30

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell included. floriduck Jun 2016 #39

So the headline is cherry-picked. All who voted for TPP are not endorsed. Bad writing. onehandle Jun 2016 #31

Hmmmm... cherries!!! Purveyor Jun 2016 #33

Aww...poor Debbie! Stellar Jun 2016 #35

FIRE DWS! Donate to Democratic Underground for Tim Canova FL-23 here Omaha Steve Jun 2016 #43

Kick! MrMickeysMom Jun 2016 #45

Wonder why the AFL-CIO voted for Hillary - the one who calls it the Gold Standard? Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #48

Only reason I can think of is... ReRe Jun 2016 #50

How is Canova evil? merrily Jun 2016 #54

I didn't mean Canova... ReRe Jun 2016 #55

Sorry I misunderstood! The subthread is indeed about Hillary. merrily Jun 2016 #56

When I get this tired... ReRe Jun 2016 #57

Are you sure? Donald has insulted Muslims. Hillary has pushed for actions that slaughtered them peacebird Jun 2016 #63

If I didn't know any better... ReRe Jun 2016 #64

Somebody said something similar to me recently. crim son Jun 2016 #66

I hope you don't think... ReRe Jun 2016 #67

Nope, not at all. peacebird Jun 2016 #68

OK... I think. ;-) eom ReRe Jun 2016 #70

Good. Let quit settling for second best. Change Congress to a truly progressive organ of the public. marble falls Jun 2016 #61

Are we allowed to criticize Republican, I mean Dem DWS AllyCat Jun 2016 #65

Karma lark Jun 2016 #73

I have never liked or trusted her. Jazzgirl Jun 2016 #75

AFL-CIO is taking out the Third Way trash. yurbud Jun 2016 #76