Obama facing Dem revolt on trade push, Reid says ‘hell no’
Posted on AllSides April 22nd, 2015
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President Obama is facing a Democratic revolt over ambitious trade initiatives that are dividing the party, leading to tensions with everyone from Senate party leader Harry Reid to liberal icon Elizabeth Warren.
In a blunt challenge to the president, Reid even told reporters this week: "I'm not only no, I'm hell no" on Obama's proposal.
At issue is a push for legislation that would ease the way for sweeping trade deals. Obama wants fast-track powers to help move free-trade proposals such as the 12-nation