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In reply to the discussion: FIVE REASONS WHY THE AFSCME AND SEIU SHOULD HAVE ENDORSED SANDERS OVER CLINTON link added [View all] Q Specifically about Secretary Clintons comments last night about the TPP. She said that in looking at it, it didnt meet my standards. And Im just wondering, is it possible that she has actually looked at it? Because I thought it hadnt been posted or been made public yet.
MR. EARNEST: Yes, I noticed that, too.
MR. EARNEST: Yes, I noticed that, too.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/10/14/press-briefing-press-secretary-josh-earnest-10142015
The White House cheered the Democrats who participated in Tuesdays presidential debate, but noted its differences with Hillary Rodham Clinton on trade.
It was encouraging to see Democratic candidates putting forward their own vision and values and priorities for the country, in large part vowing to build on the important progress thats been made over the last seven years, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Wednesday at his daily press briefing.
As for Clinton opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement without having read it yet the text still hasnt been released Earnest said, Yeah, I noticed that, too.
More broadly, Earnest said we strongly disagree with Clinton and the other candidates who oppose the TPP, saying it would raise worker standards, lower taxes on exports and counter China. And he kept noting that the administration has spent five years negotiating the deal, which dates back to Clintons tenure as secretary of State.
It was encouraging to see Democratic candidates putting forward their own vision and values and priorities for the country, in large part vowing to build on the important progress thats been made over the last seven years, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Wednesday at his daily press briefing.
As for Clinton opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement without having read it yet the text still hasnt been released Earnest said, Yeah, I noticed that, too.
More broadly, Earnest said we strongly disagree with Clinton and the other candidates who oppose the TPP, saying it would raise worker standards, lower taxes on exports and counter China. And he kept noting that the administration has spent five years negotiating the deal, which dates back to Clintons tenure as secretary of State.
http://blogs.rollcall.com/white-house/white-house-cheers-democrats-debate-despite-differences/
It is difficult to find a source story for this that isn't a rightwing rag, so I included a link to the actual press conference. Seems the mainstream media again ran interference for her on this one.
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FIVE REASONS WHY THE AFSCME AND SEIU SHOULD HAVE ENDORSED SANDERS OVER CLINTON link added [View all]
Omaha Steve
Dec 2015
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When We Stand Together - No Citizen Need Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go
cantbeserious
Dec 2015
#2
So you're saying the Union members were too stupid to make an informed recommendation?
brooklynite
Dec 2015
#3
I wasn't asked anything by AFSCME even though I was an AFSCME PEOPLE PAC donor often
Omaha Steve
Dec 2015
#13
The umbrella organization AFC-CIO asked all member unions to wait until after the Feb conference
Omaha Steve
Dec 2015
#24
I still remember the Teamsters endorsing Reagan in '84, even after his Air Traffic Controllers mess
EndElectoral
Dec 2015
#37
maybe they can rampage into an Episcopal Church and beat up students passing by?
MisterP
Dec 2015
#51
Since you are familiar with unions then you know unions endorse candidates
Thinkingabout
Dec 2015
#28