Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 13:14:07 -0500
From: Chuck0 <chuck-AT-tao.ca>
Subject: WTO divides the Deomcratic Party


One of the key rules of effective politics: divide your enemies.

WTO, China Issues Heighten Divisions
By Thomas B. Edsall
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, December  9, 1999; Page A1

The outpouring of opposition to the World Trade Organization has
severely shaken the free-trade wing of the Democratic Party, threatened
grass-roots union support for Al Gore's presidential campaign and
potentially undermined the party's hopes of retaking the House.

The spectacular collapse of last week's WTO talks in Seattle could have
a major impact on American politics next year, particularly within the
Democratic Party, where trade has become a major fault line in a party
struggling to unify before crucial national elections, according to
politicians, labor leaders and analysts.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/politics/A34697-1999Dec8.html

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Chuck0

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