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Eric J in MN

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5. TPP

Tue Oct 27, 2015, 10:48 AM

Oct 2015

People betting that Hillary Clinton won't flip-flop again to support the TPP (if she's president and it hasn't already passed) or support similar trade deals with ISDS (special courts corporations can use but environment groups can't) are going to be disappointed.

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Sen. Sherrod Brown endorses Hillary Clinton for president [View all] sufrommich Oct 2015 OP

11 hours youceyec Oct 2015 #1

This puts Senator Brown as possible VP choice... Herman4747 Oct 2015 #2

He would be a great VP choice. nt sufrommich Oct 2015 #4

Sherrod Brown would a be a good VP choice Eric J in MN Oct 2015 #7

I HATE to lose that senate seat though Hawaii Hiker Oct 2015 #10

Agree! peace13 Oct 2015 #12

Yes, that would be painful. nt valerief Oct 2015 #14

Sherrod and Hillary are opposites. senz Oct 2015 #19

Correct me if I am wrong... Blasphemer Oct 2015 #24

He's always stood out for me as one of the best. senz Oct 2015 #25

Consider this. Brown knows Hillary and you don't. upaloopa Oct 2015 #31

No they aren't. He took her money in 06, and her husband stumped for him during his last run. MADem Oct 2015 #40

That's because Bernie IS NOT A DEMOCRAT!!!!! Walk away Oct 2015 #47

Possible, certainly. Or maybe a cabinet post. Or maybe just a chummy role in the Senate. MADem Oct 2015 #28

Mrs. October. Historic NY Oct 2015 #3

TPP Eric J in MN Oct 2015 #5

Big disappointment. beerandjesus Oct 2015 #6

Bummer - I Always Thought Of Him A Good VP Choice For Bernie.....nt global1 Oct 2015 #8

And I had him pegged Plucketeer Oct 2015 #13

K & R Iliyah Oct 2015 #9

Aaaaaaaa........ peace13 Oct 2015 #11

You might spell the man's first name right, if you're going to be on such intimate terms. MADem Oct 2015 #29

Sorry for the typo. peace13 Oct 2015 #32

I'm not 'judging' you--I am making a determination based on your input to the conversation. MADem Oct 2015 #38

It's always about the money. peace13 Oct 2015 #42

HRC fired up that PAC when she was a Senator--she used it to help deserving candidates MADem Oct 2015 #44

Thank you for explaining the math so well, MADem. Sen Sherrod Brown! Cha Oct 2015 #48

Absolutely right MADem mcar Oct 2015 #49

I wish Dems would not endorse during primaries. SpankMe Oct 2015 #15

Good thing your opinion doesn't hold sway! All these endorsements are super delegates, by and large MADem Oct 2015 #30

Figured he'd do it while it was still worth a little something BeyondGeography Oct 2015 #16

Traitor! Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #17

K & R SunSeeker Oct 2015 #18

This is an excellent endorsement mcar Oct 2015 #20

Siding with the Big Money/Big Power Entrenched Establishment. SoapBox Oct 2015 #21

He took Hillary's money for his campaign. So did Sanders. MADem Oct 2015 #45

Sanders took Hillary pac money?!!!!! WTF! LOL. Good Grief! Cha Oct 2015 #50

2006. He was happy to take it. She gave money to dozens of people running that year. MADem Oct 2015 #52

Is somebody running for the cabinet? I don't think one less Democratic Senator is a good thing. marble falls Oct 2015 #22

He's repaying a debt--he is loyal to his friends. MADem Oct 2015 #39

You need to realize that Ohio is a purple state. Bernie can't win there. NYCButterfinger Oct 2015 #23

They went for Obama in 2008 and, iirc, 2012. senz Oct 2015 #26

Yes! The Obama campaign worked tirelessly here! peace13 Oct 2015 #33

As a volunteer for OFA, I was impressed senz Oct 2015 #34

It would take all of that. peace13 Oct 2015 #37

Ouch. onehandle Oct 2015 #27

We'll fight on. senz Oct 2015 #35

Bernie should just go ahead and join the crowd, endorse Hillary and get this over with. DCBob Oct 2015 #36

He has too much love and respect for the people of this country senz Oct 2015 #41

I was being facetious. DCBob Oct 2015 #43

Great news! It's amazing how many folks are endorsing so early!!!!! Walk away Oct 2015 #46

Thanks, su! Sen Sherrod Brown.. Ohio! Cha Oct 2015 #51