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In reply to the discussion: If Sanders and Warren were telling the truth, they'd argue FOR, not against, the TPA. [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)1) you mischaracterized Sanders objections which have largely been against the tpp itself, not the secrecy around the negotiations. He is being wholly consistent. He voted against NAFTA and every other FTA. No, he's neither an isolationist or anti-trade; he believes these trade deals are written to benefit corporations and that they cost jobs here, hurt workers abroad more than help them, and do other damage. So far, he's been correct. Warren has objected to process, but also to things like the ISDS provision. Neither can elaborate on the specifics they've read in the drafts.
2) Yes they know without the TPA there will be no agreement. It's the most effective way to kill it. Pass the former and it such more difficult to kill the latter.
3) Answer: They and over a hundred other dems in the House and Senate aren't calling for the tpa to be passed because they believe the tpp is a bad agreement and they want to stop it. Yes, it will be published prior to the up or down only vote. All these dems are aware of how difficult it becomes to defeat after the tpa passes.
Your op reflects a startling lack of knowledge and a sad willingness to disassemble.