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Yves here. Im a bit less concerned with doctrinal correctness than siding with someone who happens to be on the right side of an issue. For instance, Elizabeth Warren is doing a fine job of going after big Finance, but that is no reason to give her a free pass for her willingness to go along with the American empire project. Similarly, the fact that Ron Wyden often votes on the left side does not mean voters should go soft on him on the TPP.

By Gaius Publius, a professional writer living on the West Coast of the United States and frequent contributor to DownWithTyranny, digby, Truthout, Americablog, and Naked Capitalism. Follow him on Twitter @Gaius_Publius, Tumblr and Facebook.A version of this piece first appeared at Down With Tyranny. GP article archive here.

Are progressives willing to attack Ron Wyden on TPP? The question isnt mine its from the National Journal (my emphasis throughout):

Are Progressives Willing to Attack One of Their Own on Free Trade?

Ron Wyden is seen as a strong progressive on many social and security issues, but his views on the Trans-Pacific Partnership may go too far for Oregonian progressives.

In recent months, progressives have been voicing their opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. And they might try and make an example out of Sen. Ron Wyden over it, even though hes been a reliable ally for years.

The free trade agreement, which would involve 12 Asia-Pacific countriesincluding the U.S. along with countries like Mexico, Japan and Canadacould account for 40 percent of global GDP and one-third of all world trade. Progressive groups say that the deal is no good: it could ship more jobs overseas, undercut environmental and labor standards, and increase Internet censorship. The deals future may rest with Wyden, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, and his support for the partnership has some progressives thinking about going after one of their own in their fight against the deal.

Wydens support for the partnership has led the Oregon wing of the Working Families Party, a minor political party that supports progressive candidates and causes, to challenge Wyden in his next Senate race in 2016, the partys state director Karly Edwards told National Journal on Wednesday. The group takes issue with Wydens support for trade promotion authority, also known as fast track, which would allow the Obama administration to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership with other nations without having Congress amend or filibuster. Its also not a fan of Wydens previous support for the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

Wyden has a track record of supporting job-killing trade deals, Edwards said, adding that the party also opposed Wyden in 2010. We have smart, savvy voters. They will take account the entire picture.

Wyden may be an ally on some progressive issues, but hes an enemy on others:

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Gaius Publius: Ron Wyden, Progressives and the TPP