Key Democrats oppose Obama’s Iran deal

However, Obama has launched a massive lobbying effort to persuade lawmakers to support the July 14 agreement.

Marco Rubio of Florida, aren’t almost as confident as administration officials, who have stated unequivocally that they have enough Democratic support to sustain a veto keeping the deal afloat, as Obama spokesman Josh Earnest reiterated on Friday. “It’s not even close”, Mr. Obama said.

One Park Slope resident NY1 spoke with was so aggravated by the senator’s announcement, he had already left a phone message at Schumer’s office and complained on his Facebook page – a double dose of disapproval.

As part of the deal, the global Atomic Energy Agency will have to verify that Iran does indeed scale down its facilities, clearing a path towards ending UN, US and EU sanctions.

In addition to Schumer and Engel, New York Democrat Reps. So far, only ninehave said they oppose the deal.

Representative Eliot Engel of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, had also said on Thursday he opposed the deal.

“Chuck Schumer, who said it was a mistake to pass Obamacare, now comes out again the Iran Deal”, Jon Favreau, Mr Obama’s former speechwriter said.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that he would oppose the Iran nuclear deal Thursday, ending speculation over how one of Congress’ most influential Jewish voices would vote.

President Barack Obama announces a deal has been struck to limit Iran’s nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief. “So this is a line of questioning that came up when Senator Reid announced his retirement”.

Iran and the United States, along with Britain, China, France, Germany and Russian Federation, recently struck a deal meant to ensure Tehran’s nuclear program could not produce a bomb.

“I have decided I must oppose the agreement and will vote yes on a motion of disapproval”. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has expressed support for the agreement along with Sens. Schumer’s position “doesn’t change our confidence that we’ll be able to mobilize a substantial majority of Democrats”, Earnest said but suggested lawmakers should question whether Schumer is fit to become the party’s leader in the Senate next term, saying members may want to “consider the voting record of those who want to lead the caucus”.

The White House said it was up to Senate Democrats to decide their leader, but dropped heavy hints about what they thought of Schumer’s actions.

The Texas senator said he hoped Schumer’s example will inspire other Democrats to take a tough stance on national security.

Meanwhile, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin warned on Friday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fight with Washington over the Iran nuclear deal threatens to leave the Jewish state isolated.