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In reply to the discussion: Obama-backed trade bill fails in the House [View all]Thats the power of public opinion. If people are willing to call their representatives, demonstrate, flood social media with their voice it has an effect.
For the same reason Bernie stands to win if he can harness the public opinion.
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I think I can sleep now. I can breathe now too. I think I was holding my breath
roguevalley
Jun 2015
#14
I now understand your point. I don't think I'm stupid, but maybe I am a little
Ed Suspicious
Jun 2015
#45
The poster is wrong, this was an excellent decision by Dems. It is now unlikely
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#109
It will, these people don't give up and don't take no for an answer. But for now, it is at least
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#115
The money to fund the worker assistance program was to be taken from Medicare.
JDPriestly
Jun 2015
#72
Training for jobs that'll be offshored anyway? AND crippling Medicare patients? nt
valerief
Jun 2015
#77
Wrong, first of all, we are told there will be NO job loss due to TPA, yet, they tried to placate
sabrina 1
Jun 2015
#108
You'll know it's over when HRC decides it's safe to take a public position on it.
Divernan
Jun 2015
#73
I expect it has to do with the sausage-making that happens in negotiations
BumRushDaShow
Jun 2015
#18
Doesn't tell whole story. Obama got the fast track authority in second bill.
EndElectoral
Jun 2015
#13
Wait. So you're saying that the part of the trade deal that might serve to
Ed Suspicious
Jun 2015
#28
Is it too cynical to think that these are separate bills in order to kill the one
Ed Suspicious
Jun 2015
#36
Does anyone know where to find the vote breakdown? I want to know which Democrats voted for it.
totodeinhere
Jun 2015
#20
But a stand alone bill probably will not get through the Senate. You are correct though.
totodeinhere
Jun 2015
#26
"Smart" may not be the best adjective. However, it is perhaps the best that could be done
salib
Jun 2015
#57
Thanks to all who called the whitehouse and Congress, you're talking democracy!
Dont call me Shirley
Jun 2015
#46
One of the few times I wanted one of the President's issues to not bear fruit. I'm glad but I'm....
marble falls
Jun 2015
#59