Kind of a short diary, but important all the less. I've been in contact with Congressman Jim Costa's office repeatedly. (disclaimer: I've met Jim. He and my brother were in SDS together in College.). They say he's "still on the Fence". Costa is a good guy, but Politically a coward. A blue dog Democrat in a highly Republican area, he's only Congressman here because of his ties to Big Agriculture. More below.
He did the same thing on Obamacare, waiting until the deal was settled to vote for it, (Finally).
Now one good thing. I get a "positive" response to objecting to TPP from the staffer's. I don't think they like it much either. And I think Jim's instinct is to support the Middle Class, but I'm afraid his vote will reflect what ever Big Ag wants.
So, this seems like one of those rare occurrences where an individual Congressman may have a decisive vote, and we may be able to influence that vote. I believe that Jim Costa would want to vote against TPP, but his big backers are probably for it. If enough of us, "Middle Classers", ask him to vote against it, it could make a difference.
Congressman Costa's DC Office (202) 225-3341 His Fresno Office # is: (559)495-1620.
They may ask for a Zip code. Fresno area Zip codes include. 93703, 93721, 93727 and more.