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Related: About this forumJeff Weaver says he doesn't anticipate a Sanders-led floor fight on TPP at the Dem convention
Joan Walsh ?@joanwalsh 8m8 minutes ago
Jeff Weaver says he doesn't anticipate a Sanders-led floor fight on TPP at the Dem convention. Interesting.
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Jeff Weaver says he doesn't anticipate a Sanders-led floor fight on TPP at the Dem convention (Original Post)
riversedge
Jul 2016
OP
Why do I have a feeling Sanders isn't really going to endorese tomorrow? (nt)
LongtimeAZDem
Jul 2016
#1
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)1. Why do I have a feeling Sanders isn't really going to endorese tomorrow? (nt)
larkrake
(1,674 posts)3. because he isnt. He owes his voters and delegates to see it thru
why does it matter? It isnt hurting her to be loyal to his people
LongtimeAZDem
(4,494 posts)8. Well look at that; we were both wrong (nt)
larkrake
(1,674 posts)9. curious about the deal made
daa
(2,621 posts)2. She killed it in the platform
So now she can sign and send the rest of out jobs overseas.
larkrake
(1,674 posts)4. you are right, fracking and TPP is protected for the corporations
TheFarseer
(9,317 posts)6. Trade is a win for everyone though
We lose 2000 jobs in the US and they gain 2000 jobs in India. Meanwhile everyone's 401 k or hedge fund goes up because of increased corporate profits. The jobs even out if you think globally.
BobbyDrake
(2,542 posts)5. Oh well, if Jeff Weaver said it, it must be true.
Ash_F
(5,861 posts)7. TPP is big money for big people
Not enough leverage.