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Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade

Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade. By JOHN HARWOOD October 4, 2007. Derek, Krane, Sung Ho, and Nian. Broadening Resistence. 2:1 margin – free trade is bad for U.S. economy Wall Street Journal-NBC News Poll 60% say cut taxes 32% say tax wealthier people more

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Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade

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  1. Republicans Grow Skeptical On Free Trade By JOHN HARWOODOctober 4, 2007 Derek, Krane, Sung Ho, and Nian

  2. Broadening Resistence • 2:1 margin – free trade is bad for U.S. economy • Wall Street Journal-NBC News Poll • 60% say cut taxes • 32% say tax wealthier people more • 6 in 10 want tougher regulations • Challenge for Republican candidates

  3. Candidates • Leading Republicans promote free trade • Stance will face a challenge • Hillary Clinton opposite of Bill • Against U.S. trade deal with S. Korea • Other Democrats harshly critical of trade expansion • Pleasing party’s labor-union backers

  4. Candidates • Ron Paul of Texas (R) • Opposes Iraq war • Free-trade deals are a “threat”

  5. Slipping Support • Warning sign • Manufacturers and financial firms • 1999 Wall Street Journal-NBC poll • Recent poll

  6. ‘Fast Track’ • “Rocky Outlook” • Trade negotiating authority • Poll results • Taxes • Determining issues

  7. Bush’s Veto • Importance of economic issues • Vetoed bill • Most important thing

  8. Questions?

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