Iran deal faces more obstacles from Democrats

Between the Republicans, the Israelis, and a good chunk of the United States population, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have their work cut out for them to get the Iran deal sold and delivered. The last place where they want or even expect opposition is from Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate, but that’s exactly where the latest batch of naysayers reside.

Popular New York Senator Chuck Schumer declared his opposition to the proposed lifting of all sanctions against Iran. He’s not alone. According to Reuters:

Another influential Jewish lawmaker, U.S. Representative Eliot Engel, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, also said on Thursday he would oppose the nuclear pact in a statement obtained by Reuters.

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