Do the House Republicans support the TPP??

[kentuck]

Up to now, I thought so.

But now, I don't know.

While driving to get some fast food this evening, I heard some radio host - I assume right-wing - was making the same arguments against the TPP that I hear from DU and the Democrats. Of course, his opposition could have been just another way to be anti-Obama? I don't think that is necessarily true of DU?

But then, aren't the House Republicans very close to right-wing talk radio? Did they not make Rush Limbaugh an honorary member of the House the last time they had the majority? If they oppose the TPP, along with a majority of Democrats in the House, the President will have to request further study on the treaty before it can be signed.

Because he may not have the votes to get it approved?

[Cheese Sandwich]

1. The majority of the House Republicans will back TPP but there are also defectors

It's not so popular with the Tea Party crowd.

They probably will not be able to pass it in the House with only Republican votes. They will need some Democrats to vote for TPP to pass it.

House Republicans will also need Democrats to help carry the measure, with many GOP lawmakers opposed to giving the president more powers.

http://thehill.com/policy/finance/trade/241114-whip-list-dems-bucking-obama-on-trade

It could well be that we will need votes of tea people to block the TPP.

[kentuck]

2. So, it's not automatic?

This could be a battle for the President.

[imnew]

3. It's going to be a battle for sure

It's a house very divided on this

[kentuck]

4. Welcome !

[imnew]

5. thank you

[Cheese Sandwich]

6. Yeah it's gonna be a big fight.

It's kind of troubling that the tea people haven't been more vocal against it. They should be all up in arms against TPP because black helicopters. It seems like Alex Jones covers it though (Warning offensive content): 666.

[kentuck]

7. Sometimes politics makes strange bedfellows...

Perhaps this is one of those times?

[Cheese Sandwich]

8. Yeah I guess.

We're against it because it is bad for workers and the environment and gives corporations too much power. They're probably against it because black helicopters and FEMA camps. That's a caricature but sort of real.

[kentuck]

9. Probably true...

Either way, if it can be defeated, I think it would be a strange alliance.