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Showing Original Post only (View all)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
Yes. First, it was the gold standard. Then, it needed tweaking. Then, it was lower than whale poo
merrily
Jun 2016
#52
I think some endorsements are for self preservation. I think it's cowardly but
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#69
More likely they did it because there is no benefit in pissing off a politician who you
cstanleytech
Jun 2016
#18
WOW this is great: AFL-CIO not supporting all Dems who voted TPP/fast track!
stuffmatters
Jun 2016
#11
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
So the headline is cherry-picked. All who voted for TPP are not endorsed. Bad writing.
onehandle
Jun 2016
#31
Wonder why the AFL-CIO voted for Hillary - the one who calls it the Gold Standard?
Silver_Witch
Jun 2016
#48
Are you sure? Donald has insulted Muslims. Hillary has pushed for actions that slaughtered them
peacebird
Jun 2016
#63
Good. Let quit settling for second best. Change Congress to a truly progressive organ of the public.
marble falls
Jun 2016
#61