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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

aspirant

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21. If I understand this

Reply to Cheese Sandwich (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 05:40 PM

Apr 2015

Fast track needs 60 votes to pass the filibuster. That means 54 repubs + 6 Dem turncoats

If fast track is passed, then only 50 votes are necessary for approval with 54 Repubs waiting anxiously to pass it.

Wyden not showing up is appalling and since he has his name on this shameful Fast Track revision I assume we can count on him voting yes. That leaves only 5 Dems to jump ship, pathetic.

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Sherrod Brown: Short notice for secret meetings, staff not able to view TPP. How is this democracy? [View all] Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 OP

It isn't, but as Jimmy Carter said, we're no longer a democracy. n/t dgibby Apr 2015 #1

Give 'em hell, Sherrod! He is one very smart and compassionate Senator. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2015 #2

Yes donnasgirl Apr 2015 #8

I expect this from Republicans. But the President is party to this shit. Where's the transparency? GoneFishin Apr 2015 #3

Many of these so-called legislators stand to make millions/billions off of TPP. Atman Apr 2015 #4

finger in the pie? finger? It is totally his pie from raw ingedients to oven nt msongs Apr 2015 #13

"Obama has his finger in the pie" BeanMusical Apr 2015 #15

Well, someone is getting fucked. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2015 #24

Thanks! Recommend.. KoKo Apr 2015 #5

"Cheese Sandwich" You should post this in "DU Video & MM" where more can view it... KoKo Apr 2015 #6

Hi Cheese Sandwich Apr 2015 #7

okay! n/t KoKo Apr 2015 #20

Notice that those that support this travesty are keeping silent? rhett o rick Apr 2015 #9

They must be at their echo chamber trying to come up with some new lame one-liners and buzzwords. BeanMusical Apr 2015 #16

Thank you Senator Brown! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2015 #10

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #11

When I wrote my congressman and senators yesterday, that's exactly the point I brought up Jack Rabbit Apr 2015 #12

The president, like the pope, must know best... polichick Apr 2015 #14

this is for mushrooms,trade pacts need sunshine. CRAPITALISM! pansypoo53219 Apr 2015 #17

Thank you, Senator Brown. Excellent. JDPriestly Apr 2015 #18

This whole TPP negotiation process reeks of disrespect KeepItReal Apr 2015 #19

If I understand this aspirant Apr 2015 #21

This is my Senator! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #22

I wish Sherrod Brown would run for the WH. He has been asked why he hasn't. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #23

K&R 2banon Apr 2015 #25