2016 IA Senate race: on Free Trade


Patty Judge: Oppose TPP: I don't know that free trade is good for Iowa

Judge won't please every Iowa farmer. Today, she doesn't side with ag groups on issues like the Waters of the U.S. rule. While some believe the EPA should leave regulation to the states, Judge says it will take both state and federal regulation to solve the problem.

Judge tries to strike a conciliatory tone on trade, which tends to divide farmers and labor unions. "I believe we have to trade," she said. But, she added, "I don't know that free trade is good for our country and good for Iowa and Iowa workers."

She said there were "too many questions" about the recent Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and she would vote against it if she had to vote today.

Source: Des Moines Register on 2016 Iowa Senate race May 2, 2016

Tom Fiegen: I am concerned about lopsided trade agreements

I am concerned about the downward economic spiral of working people, lopsided trade agreements, the ruthless big banksters aka gangsters like JPMorgan Chase, which dominate our economy and politics. I am equally concerned about the lack of access and affordability of health care and prescription drugs for Americans, and the $1.2 trillion student loan debt which is preventing our young people from getting married, buying a home or starting a family.
Source: 2016 Iowa Senate campaign website, FiegenForUSSenate.com Oct 9, 2015

Bob Krause: Emergency legislation emphasizing fair trade

In 2008, Krause spent four months abroad, working on proposals to reduce traffic congestion in the United Arab Emirates. Those experiences propel his drive to stop the outflow of jobs to foreign countries.

Topping Krause's policy agenda are promises of job growth, worker-focused trade policies and support for veterans.

Specifically, Krause says he would introduce emergency legislation emphasizing "fair trade" policies in all agreements with foreign companies. He said he would work to reverse a law that allows American companies overseas to avoid taxes if they keep their profits outside the United States.

Ask Krause about Grassley--his experience, his influence in the U.S. Senate, the federal money he delivers to Iowans--and the Democrat scoffs.

Source: Des Moines Register on 2016 Iowa Senate race Apr 22, 2010

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Candidates and political leaders on Free Trade:

Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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