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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf Schumer wanted the Senate to kill the deal he likely could have made that happen
I am not happy with what his vote, but the fact he waited until after Obama all but certainly had the votes to sustain a veto in the Senate is a major help. He could have announced his opposition faster and worked people such as Gillibrand, Boxer, and Nelson. He didn't.
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If Schumer wanted the Senate to kill the deal he likely could have made that happen (Original Post)
dsc
Aug 2015
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TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)1. Very true-- it was a slick move, but...
the fucker is still enslaved to his masters.
world wide wally
(21,755 posts)2. He actually said he wouldn't support it a month or two ago
dsc
(52,166 posts)3. I find that hard to believe given the reaction to his statement today
but will read any link you provide in this regard.
world wide wally
(21,755 posts)4. Here is one link
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026467670
Just type in Schumer Iran in the google site search at the top of the page for more
Just type in Schumer Iran in the google site search at the top of the page for more
dsc
(52,166 posts)5. that is different issue
just ask tim kaine who sponsered the bill mentioned but endorsed the agreement