Senior House Democrat Says Obama's Trade Deal Has a 'Good Chance'
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: U.S. Rep. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) speaks during a briefing on "Rising Inequality and Its Impact on Social Security" February 10, 2015 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) held the briefing to discuss social security.
Photographer: Alex WongA senior congressional Democrat said there is a “good chance” President Barack Obama’s trade legislation will be passed by the U.S. House, yet she also insisted that isn’t a sure thing given strong Democratic opposition.
“No, I don’t think it is a fait accompli,” said Representative Jan Schakowsky of Illinois, who as a chief deputy whip is one of the Democrats’ top vote counters in the House of Representatives. In a meeting with Bloomberg reporters and editors Friday, she said Obama is now emphasizing to fellow Democrats that “this is personal for him.”