VOTE ALERT: Senate Sells Out on CAFTA

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) passed the U.S. Senate last night by a vote of 54-45. Passing this corporate-written trade deal that sells out American workers proves, yet again, that the Senate is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corporate America. For Democrats, this was particularly embarrassing, because 12 Republicans voted against the agreement. When 12 GOPers vote against something, Democrats have a chance to defeat it, make a strong pro-middle-class message, and win the day. Instead, 11 Democratic/Independent Senators sold out, and blew it for the rest of the party.

Who were these turncoats who sold out American workers and their party? See for yourself:

• Bingaman (D-NM)
• Cantwell (D-WA)
• Carper (D-DE)
• Feinstein (D-CA)
• Jeffords (I-VT)
• Lincoln (D-AR)
• Murray (D-WA)
• Nelson (D-FL)
• Nelson (D-NE)
• Pryor (D-AR)
• Wyden (D-OR)

Remember, the Democratic Party is one that talks a lot about wanting to reconnect with working-class voters in red states. Yet, almost a quarter of its Senate Caucus just kicked those working-class voters in the face with this vote. Let's hope when CAFTA moves to the House, Democrats put up a better showing.