I think most of the TPP discussion was FUD, but the backers of TPP are partially responsible for that because it was negotiated in secret (even our own Congress

I think most of the TPP discussion was FUD, but the backers of TPP are partially responsible for that because it was negotiated in secret (even our own Congress was forbidden from taking notes while viewing it!). They did a horrible job of marketing it to the American people. There are issues with TPP, but it seems they can be fixed and we shouldn't toss the entire thing. But I think a lot of the fear is based on ignorance of trade agreements. Obama is smartly trying to move the country closer to Asia because he sees that is where the growth is. Growth in Europe is anemic and doesn't seem to be getting better anytime soon, so why not align your country with the region that is growing and seems to be looking to the future? Plus we already do a lot of business with Asia, so why not improve relations through better trade deals?