The Washington Post has compiled a “whip list” of where Senators currently stand on the Iran nuclear agreement. Fourteen Republican Senators have said that they will vote against the deal, but only one Senator – Dianne Feinstein, Dick Durbin, and Martin Heinrich – have said that they will definitely vote yes on the agreement. We…
Supporting President Obama’s successful effort to win a diplomatic agreement with Iran and prevent another war in the Middle East should be a no-brainer for Democrats – especially Democrats who have supported diplomacy with Iran in the past. But it’s not, unfortunately, because AIPAC is on the warpath against the Iran nuclear deal. In July…
Supporting President Obama’s successful effort to win a diplomatic agreement with Iran and prevent another war in the Middle East should be a no-brainer for Democrats – especially progressive Democrats. But it’s not, unfortunately, because AIPAC is on the warpath against the Iran nuclear deal. [1] The Congressional Progressive Caucus has officially backed President Obama’s…
Representative Alan Grayson has been unusual among Florida Democrats in attacking the nuclear deal that President Obama and world leaders negotiated with Iran. [1] Even New York Senator Chuck Schumer, who is under tremendous pressure from groups opposed to the deal, has only said that he will thoroughly review the deal, rather than attacking it…
Report back on your calls to your Senators’ offices concerning S.J. Res. 18 by posting a comment below. If you haven’t called yet, please do. Here’s a sample script: 1. You can reach the Capitol Switchboard by calling 1-888-231-9276, a number established by FCNL. 2. Ask to be transferred to your Senator’s office. 3. Ask…