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In reply to the discussion: AFL-CIO Says 'No' To Debbie Wasserman Schultz [View all]djean111
(14,255 posts)7. Yes!
That is where I am at!
No vote from me for any politician who voted for Fast Track, or who votes for the TPP or TTIP - or for any politician who shilled for them.
Wasserman Schultzs vote in favor of the TPP, as well as her role in pushing the Democratic Party to the right, were the major bones of contention delegates cited.
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Canova has challenged Wasserman Schultz to a series of six debates, in which she will have to defend her record publicly.
So far, she has refused to commit to any debates.
Politicians are realizing that votes have consequences, and for Wasserman Schultz, one of those consequences is losing the support of major labor unions.
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CD 23 is heavily Jewish, but Wasserman Schultzs vote for the Iran agreement has angered many in the Jewish community.
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Wasserman Schultz, who received $68,000 from the Payday Loan industry, walked back her support of the industry after heavy pressure from Tim Canova and Allied Progress.
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Canova has challenged Wasserman Schultz to a series of six debates, in which she will have to defend her record publicly.
So far, she has refused to commit to any debates.
Politicians are realizing that votes have consequences, and for Wasserman Schultz, one of those consequences is losing the support of major labor unions.
...
CD 23 is heavily Jewish, but Wasserman Schultzs vote for the Iran agreement has angered many in the Jewish community.
..
Wasserman Schultz, who received $68,000 from the Payday Loan industry, walked back her support of the industry after heavy pressure from Tim Canova and Allied Progress.
Gee, it seems that so many politicians just pander for votes and then do the lobbyists' bidding once they get to Washington. I have known of DWS' shenanigans for years, living in Florida, but it took the increased scrutiny of her actual record, due to her prominence in the primaries, for anything to challenge or affect her.
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AFL-CIO sent out an advisory stating there would be no endorsement of Democrats who voted for TPP
phazed0
Jun 2016
#1
Yes. First, it was the gold standard. Then, it needed tweaking. Then, it was lower than whale poo
merrily
Jun 2016
#52
I think some endorsements are for self preservation. I think it's cowardly but
rhett o rick
Jun 2016
#69
More likely they did it because there is no benefit in pissing off a politician who you
cstanleytech
Jun 2016
#18
WOW this is great: AFL-CIO not supporting all Dems who voted TPP/fast track!
stuffmatters
Jun 2016
#11
You are completely right and on target. Obama will push this through, with the help of the GOP
djean111
Jun 2016
#62
It's very hard to bring down the " Corporate State " and establish a working democracy .
geretogo
Jun 2016
#17
So the headline is cherry-picked. All who voted for TPP are not endorsed. Bad writing.
onehandle
Jun 2016
#31
Wonder why the AFL-CIO voted for Hillary - the one who calls it the Gold Standard?
Silver_Witch
Jun 2016
#48
Are you sure? Donald has insulted Muslims. Hillary has pushed for actions that slaughtered them
peacebird
Jun 2016
#63
Good. Let quit settling for second best. Change Congress to a truly progressive organ of the public.
marble falls
Jun 2016
#61