Nancy Skinner is dropping out of the Democratic primary race against Gary Peters in Michigan’s 9th District.  Her stated reason is that Peters is raising much money, and she is not.  The 9th District is in the northwest Detroit suburbs.  The incumbent is Joe Knollenberg.  He narrowly beat Skinner in…

The chances are better than ever. I thought trade would decline as an issue after Edwards and Hunter dropped out of the race because broader themes would dominate.  I was wrong.  Trade as an issue is increasing in prominence. Republican voters (though not elected Republicans) overwhelmingly believe current trade policy…

Democratic primary voters in Wisconsin were asked about trade. THUMBS DOWN ON GLOBALIZATION … Wisconsin Democratic primary voters were not big fans of globalization. Seven in 10 said U.S. trade with other countries takes more jobs from Wisconsin and fewer than one in five said it creates more jobs for…

Last, and least, here is John McCain’s campaign website pronouncement on trade.  Consistent with his wacko free trader views.   Trade and Displaced Workers Lower Barriers to Trade: John McCain believes that globalization is an opportunity for American workers today and in the future. Ninety-five percent of the world’s customers…

Since I just reviewed Clinton’s new plan on trade and the economy, it’s worth looking at Obama’s campaign website pronouncements.  Less specific at this point.  Though he and Hillary have been taking mild jabs at each other on the trade agreements, trying to look tough.  Note that I am happy…

Hillary Clinton’s campaign is featuring a more specific economic plan.  It covers many points, but not really in the detail sought by policy wonks… understandable because most voters are not wonks.  The pdf document is here. Among the trade related points are: *  Ending tax breaks for companies shipping jobs…

This diary’s title could be Obama vs. Clinton, but I like Clinton vs. Clinton. It all started last week.  Obama said: Clinton supported the North American Free Trade Agreement but that she now says "we need a time-out on trade."  Then: Clinton’s campaign fired back at Obama, charging the Illinois…

Just chronicling the candidates’ talk on our issues.  Obama today in Wisconsin: While campaigning in Wisconsin, Obama took his own shots at Clinton, criticizing her for supporting the North America Free Trade Agreement while former President Clinton was president. "You know, in the years after her husband signed NAFTA, Sen….

Here is a pretty good synopsis of Clinton and Obama’s trade positions.  It looks like Obama is a free trader, much more than Clinton.  Clinton has stronger statements, including opposition to the Panama, South Korea and Columbia FTA’s.  Obama has not stated support or opposition, which worries me.  I must…

That was pretty quick.  CNN has the story.