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93. Lots of TPA supporters flipped for optics, but that's still a win...

Wed May 13, 2015, 09:43 AM

May 2015

I contacted Sens Bennett and Gardner a couple of weeks ago, urging both to vote against fast-track authority.

Both replied with the usual pablum about free trade and new jobs (cough). I sent a reply back to Bennett pointing out that those of use who are paying attention know that neither consequence is likely. Gardner is a complete tool, so I did not reply to his office.

So I was surprised that Bennett voted against cloture yesterday. I doubt he's changed his mind on TPA, but believe he's seen enough backlash from Coloradans to realize that he needs to allow debate.

That's a minor victory, because it gives us more time to turn the heat up higher!

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POPULIST Democrats HAND Obama A STINGING DEFEAT On TPP [View all] Segami May 2015 OP

which republicans did they get? what vote was needed? NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #1

The Fast Track bill required 60 votes to pass. Eric J in MN May 2015 #96

As I said the day he did it... 99Forever May 2015 #2

I hope so..... daleanime May 2015 #49

From your keyboard... sendero May 2015 #53

Hillary The Lamest billhicks76 May 2015 #68

Her silence on this major issue should show her supporters that she will not cross Wall Street! Dustlawyer May 2015 #83

New Candidate Needs To Step Up billhicks76 May 2015 #105

Our political system breeds people like Hillary. Dustlawyer May 2015 #124

Yeah, This DUMB ASS Liberal Has Been Mumbling Stuff ChiciB1 May 2015 #75

Thanks, excellent post dreamnightwind May 2015 #78

I can SO identify with your post. 99Forever May 2015 #81

FROM MY HEART! n/t ChiciB1 May 2015 #103

Right there with you. raouldukelives May 2015 #98

Yeah, beat up a democratic president Cosmocat May 2015 #88

I've been fighting Re-fucking-publicans my entire life. 99Forever May 2015 #89

Well, that ironic Cosmocat May 2015 #91

Really? 99Forever May 2015 #94

What is the title of this thread? Cosmocat May 2015 #95

Ahh yes... A personal insult. 99Forever May 2015 #97

Ah yes - projection Cosmocat May 2015 #100

Bless your heart all over again. 99Forever May 2015 #102

you know, real democrats kicked this to the curb. Mr. Obama had a huge fail here roguevalley May 2015 #108

+1,000,000 99Forever May 2015 #113

Obama is NOT fighting Republicans. bvar22 May 2015 #107

He isn't a dicatator Cosmocat May 2015 #123

No, He isn't a dictator, bvar22 May 2015 #125

OK Cosmocat May 2015 #126

"At the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest called Tuesday�s vote a �procedural snafu.� CaliforniaPeggy May 2015 #3

It sure has..... Segami May 2015 #5

That's some pretty advanced kinesthetics for an infant...[n/t] Maedhros May 2015 #11

LOL the Obama administration is saying DEM Senators "fucked up"? cherokeeprogressive May 2015 #18

Yep. BeanMusical May 2015 #73

+1 rbnyc May 2015 #118

Negotiation tactic Dem2 May 2015 #4

We know it's not over. It's still a great moment! n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 2015 #8

+1. Lest we forget, TARP also failed the first round. closeupready May 2015 #30

+1 WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2015 #43

There's a big difference between TPP and TARP though strategery blunder May 2015 #104

Losing is a "negotiation tactic"??? bvar22 May 2015 #9

Is it me or do all the new DU members support the TPP? nm rhett o rick May 2015 #10

Well, all the ones that OFA sent over. [n/t] Maedhros May 2015 #13

I didn't say sock puppet. That wasn't me. Just sayin'. rhett o rick May 2015 #33

Maybe not all, but it sure seems like a lot of them are. NaturalHigh May 2015 #27

Not me tennstar May 2015 #67

Not me! Punx May 2015 #69

Hell no! Turin_C3PO May 2015 #71

! Segami May 2015 #15

I simply relay what I have read Dem2 May 2015 #28

I'm still celebrating. 840high May 2015 #62

I think that's the best piece I've ever seen by Milbank cali May 2015 #6

Exactly right. n/t lumberjack_jeff May 2015 #16

There Was A Short Period Of Time Where I Felt Milbank Left Us... ChiciB1 May 2015 #76

Stinging Defeat aspirant May 2015 #7

K and R bigwillq May 2015 #12

Looks like a victory for the Populist Movement. Anyone know HRC's reaction? nm rhett o rick May 2015 #14

Hey now, she doesn't need to talk to the press! BrotherIvan May 2015 #17

Well, last week someone was pushing the meme that she was really a populist. This is a great rhett o rick May 2015 #19

Yes, it is BrotherIvan May 2015 #20

Her "handlers" will be writing the script for her tonight, bvar22 May 2015 #109

Well her staffers want it to just "go away" BrotherIvan May 2015 #115

I would expect she would lay low on this one. NorthCarolina May 2015 #21

Exactly ! And no truth to the rumor that the DNC is cutting the debates down to 2 rhett o rick May 2015 #36

made me lol dreamnightwind May 2015 #79

One finger, courageously moistened, thrust aloft, keenly discerning the winds. [nt] Jester Messiah May 2015 #99

Outstanding. Deny and Shred May 2015 #106

Yea! n/t PowerToThePeople May 2015 #22

I have decided for my sanity fadedrose May 2015 #23

interesting theory. BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #40

Bless you. I hope it's true too. fadedrose May 2015 #42

I know what you mean. zentrum May 2015 #86

Threw away tons of political zentrum May 2015 #24

Attacking the left never works out well for them Mnpaul May 2015 #25

It really could not be more obvious.. sendero May 2015 #54

No, it's not obvious. zentrum May 2015 #84

His owners.. sendero May 2015 #122

Good news for working Americans! NaturalHigh May 2015 #26

Post removed Post removed May 2015 #29

Gee. 99Forever May 2015 #32

yep. He was in another thread Phlem May 2015 #50

they aren't. he is. And my considered and well researched opinion has jackfuckingshit cali May 2015 #35

+1 Well said. BeanMusical May 2015 #74

And you are? Oh yeah, just another anonymous DU member closeupready May 2015 #39

St. Elizabeth? Sounds curiously 'Fox Newsish'. jalan48 May 2015 #44

Same operation, coordinated goals. They permeate the internet. They have a curious appearance. Enthusiast May 2015 #80

Oh noes! You've lost faith in liberals! LondonReign2 May 2015 #65

Then Punx May 2015 #70

they never loved him anyway KG May 2015 #31

K and R. !!!!! n/t BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #34

Good job, Dems. moondust May 2015 #37

This is great news! eom whereisjustice May 2015 #38

Joseph Stiglitz piling on now on Chris Hayes: based on... WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2015 #41

uh oh, looks like Hillary DonCoquixote May 2015 #45

I was so happy about Wyden. Also, his vote strongly indicates that the deal itself is not at all Bluenorthwest May 2015 #46

Don't get too excited MFrohike May 2015 #47

Huge K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT May 2015 #48

Nice to see the 'hippies" punch back once in awhile. neverforget May 2015 #51

Beautiful! polichick May 2015 #52

K&R..... daleanime May 2015 #55

My heroes. Great day for Liberals/Populists/Progressives??? Finally. A real win, for once. libdem4life May 2015 #56

44 of 45 dems...Obama wake up and smell the coffee... EndElectoral May 2015 #57

Yes! Owl May 2015 #58

Even my sometime Democratic Senator voted no. mountain grammy May 2015 #59

There's your future Prez and Vice-Prez.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #60

My thoughts exactly. Gumboot May 2015 #87

Pity it's called as Defeat For Obama rather than a defeat for multinational corporate rule Overseas May 2015 #61

It's about time we brought down the neoliberal wing of the Democratic Party meow2u3 May 2015 #63

Can't wait for Bernie to accept the nomination marym625 May 2015 #64

This snippet pretty much sums up progressives disappointment with the President LondonReign2 May 2015 #66

So Far So Good, Great News colsohlibgal May 2015 #72

This is just the beginning. woo me with science May 2015 #77

Breaking News: Senate Reaches Deal on Trade Cali_Democrat May 2015 #117

Manipulative lies and betrayal from the Third Way, as predictable as sunset. woo me with science May 2015 #119

Yesterday you said... Cali_Democrat May 2015 #120

Are you trying to suggest a distinction between a corporate con game and a PR show? woo me with science May 2015 #121

We need more than a moment--WE NEED A MOVEMENT! Demeter May 2015 #82

wonderful news! NuttyFluffers May 2015 #85

Here's how the vote went down for each Senator: a kennedy May 2015 #90

Glad to see Bill Nelson (D-FL) voted against it d_legendary1 May 2015 #112

I'm not shallow but the voters are treestar May 2015 #92

Lots of TPA supporters flipped for optics, but that's still a win... I hate liars May 2015 #93

Excellent. blackspade May 2015 #101

This was a well earned, and very important, victory Babel_17 May 2015 #110

Shame it was only an illusion n2doc May 2015 #111

And good ole Harry pulled our victory from the jaws of defeat. Autumn May 2015 #114

what's that you say? nt arely staircase May 2015 #116