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raindaddy

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13. I agree he is following in Clinton's footsteps..

Sun May 31, 2015, 10:56 AM

May 2015

The difference is Bill Clinton has been able to maintain he's legacy to a certain point with the general public... I think he has expressed some regret around NAFTA.. Even Obama claimed he was going to renegotiate NAFTA...

Obama's situation is a bit different because we already know what we know about NAFTA and Obama is trashing fellow Democrats resisting in his own party while teaming up with the hard right in the opposing party. Classic betrayal. Even with all of his charisma I don't think Obama has enough goodwill for his legacy to survive that...

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AP BIG story: Obama's trade agenda faces tougher odds heading into House [View all] Omaha Steve May 2015 OP

It can't be tough enough imho pipoman May 2015 #1

I know. I'd prefer the words "dead in the water." ananda May 2015 #11

isn't this sweet Enrique May 2015 #2

This thing passes and as we begin to experience the fallout here at home, Obama's legacy raindaddy May 2015 #4

Well, he wouldn't be the first. Baitball Blogger May 2015 #5

I agree he is following in Clinton's footsteps.. raindaddy May 2015 #13

Praising Senator Ayn Rand... how lovely. demmiblue May 2015 #7

this will be interesting to watch in a car wreck kind of way and cali May 2015 #3

Is it a done deal? raindaddy May 2015 #9

yes, there has to be a tipping point but I don't think cali May 2015 #10

I agree Cali. It's going to pass. Arms will be twisted, deals neverforget May 2015 #12

I'm sorry Robbins May 2015 #6

+1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #14

Jesus I would love it if the House GOP blocks the TPP Recursion May 2015 #8

I just emailed my worthless bluedog congressman davidpdx Jun 2015 #15