Elizabeth Warren lashes back at Obama on trade agenda

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) fired back at President Obama Wednesday over remarks he made a day earlier about her position trade, further underscoring the increasingly bitter divide among Democrats on the issue.

Appearing Tuesday on MSNBC's "Hardball," the president said Warren and other liberal critics of the administration’s position on a sweeping international trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) were on the wrong side of the debate.

Warren — spurred on by labor unions and outside progressive groups — argues that Obama's policies would benefit big businesses and hurt U.S. workers.

"I love Elizabeth. We’re allies on a whole host of issues. But she’s wrong on this," Obama said.

On Wednesday, Warren responded via Twitter.

"The Obama Admin says I'm wrong — we shouldn't worry about TPP. So why can’t the American people read the deal?" she questioned.

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http://thehill.com/policy/finance/trade/239695-warren-lashes-back-at-obama-on-trade

[GoneFishin]

1. By now, the answer to her question is self-evident. (of course)

[FiveGoodMen]

3. Not to the BOG

[colsohlibgal]

2. Senator Warren For The Win

If it's so good for us why is it so top secret?

And Obama - this is not the Obama who ran in 2008 and railed against trade deals. Could all that lefty talk been just to get in the door? Sure seems so.

That's why I'm on alert when Hillary starts talking like Noam Chomsky. Where does she go once in? Another bait and switch?

[donnasgirl]

4. For the very reasons you state

Is why I am sticking with Bernie and hoping Warren decides she will get in.

[AzDar]

5. Elizabeth!!

[WillyT]

6. K & R !!!

[billhicks76]

7. We Can't Read Deal = Obama Is Lying

...again.

[tazkcmo]

11. No

But certainly not transparent as he campaigned on. Not even close. And there have been leaks that give, at least, an indication of what might be in the final version. All I want is for an opportunity for our senators and reps to have ample time to review the final draft and to reject, fold, spindle or mutilate the thing in open debate. No fast track, no fiddling around with congressional vote procedures, no restrictions on my reps sworn duties.

[billhicks76]

13. But That Would Be Democratic

And our leadership is either under threat or lost it's way.

[daleanime]

8. K&R.....

[Jack Rabbit]

9. Go get 'em, Senator

If there were nothing to hide, the trade negotiators wouldn't keep it hidden,

[Enthusiast]

10. K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations!

Way to go, Elizabeth!

[Paper Roses]

12. Good question. Why can't we read about things like this.

We pay the price without the chance to see the cost.
Go Elizabeth, and thank you!

[AtomicKitten]

14. The woman is fearless.