I tried to catch up to listen to the audio from Mark Levin the other day who seems to be talking about this all week.
I now realize Cruz is telling the truth. There is probably some truth to what Sessions is saying but it may be biased by what Levin calls too much of a protectionist stance.
While Levin agrees with Sessions on his “No” vote on TPA, Levin made it clear in the 10 June Broadcast (First 20 minutes) that quote “Sessions is too much of a protectionist for him...and that Levin as always been a true free trade person...and that the Union thugs just happen to be on the right side of this issue but for entirely the wrong reason”.
Levin’s biggest issue is that this is being taken up now. The 2 things he wants are the release of the text of TPP and for the GOP to wait until King Obozo is out of office.
We know Cruz wants the text of TPP to be released also and has not taken a side on it. We also know that Cruz’s reason for wanting TPA now is because of what happened in the House yesterday. Even when the details of TPP are disclosed, the combination of the leftist-backing Union Thugs and Protectionists in Congress will prevent TPA from passing. The Democratic Party is so far left now and beholden to the Unions that even with a Marxist in office, they couldn’t bring themselves to vote for TPA. Should Cruz or any Republican become President, it’s clear there is 0% chance they could get TPA passed because the Dems will vote as a block against it and the Protectionists will join them and stifle any legitimate free trade deals.
Let me repeat that for many here: Levin likes Sessions stance on TPA, but does NOT believe it is based on his same reasoning and that their may be hints of protectionism in his support.
Go to the Levin Podcasts for 10 June and 11 June.
I heard Levin a bit Thursday, and he was criticizing the trade bill.