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In reply to the discussion: UPDATE: If the TPP Passes Bernie Sanders Will Be the Next President of the US. And Here's Why: [View all]Sancho
(9,206 posts)They may have heard of NAFTA, but I doubt it. I grew up in SC where we used to talk about NAFTA - textile mills closed and were replaced by international businesses like Michelin and BMW and Benateau Yachts. I worked in a textile mill in the 70's! Some liked it and other didn't depending on how it affected each person. I never hear anyone mention NAFTA in Florida.
My guess is that my neighbors get news from the front page of the newspaper, 6 o'clock news (local), and AARP.
I have one Cuban immigrant friend who runs an import business (stone and marble) from Italy and Brazil who is in favor of TPP, but he says it won't affect his company. In general small businesses here are GOP/Chamber of Commerce types.
That's the only person in the last few weeks I know who has heard about it. Alan Grayson has been sending out emails about it, if you are on his list.
The Tampa Times has two articles on TPP in June, but both were on the Buzz (their political outlet). If you weren't interested in politics, you likely would not have seen anything.