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MADem

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13. She is one of the architects of this deal with Iran. And she likely ensured it will prevail.
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 04:34 PM
Jul 2015

Don't let those pesky facts interfere with your notions, though.

http://www.newser.com/story/209795/hillary-clinton-may-have-just-saved-the-iran-deal.html

Hillary Clinton met with congressional Democrats on Capitol Hill today and gave what one described as a "full-throated" endorsement of the Iran nuclear deal, reports the Hill. Clinton's public comments were a bit more measured: "This is an important step in putting a lid on Iran's nuclear program," she said, before adding that she still has "concerns" about Iran's behavior. Still, Clinton's support of the deal might well ensure its survival, writes Colin Campbell at Business Insider.

Here's the rationale: Congress has 60 days to review the deal, and while it can't block the agreement, it can try to "undermine" it by refusing to lift sanctions on Iran, reports the AP. President Obama already has promised a veto in such a scenario. To override, Republicans would need to pick up Democratic votes, and while some of the more hawkish Democrats might be willing to buck Obama, they probably won't be willing to go against their party's sitting president and its 2016 frontrunner, writes Campbell. In fact, it's "EXTREMELY unlikely" that would happen, tweets Mark Murray of NBC News.
Neolib/Neocon. Two sides of the same coin. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2015 #1
she's going to build a coalition? what office, exactly does she hold now? HFRN Jul 2015 #2
Sorry Hillary, warmongers need not apply. You'll NEVER be President. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2015 #35
Will it include Poland? n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #3
Just between you and me madokie Jul 2015 #4
I agree, it's doubtful she could get elected MissDeeds Jul 2015 #56
President Carter on Sec. Kerry and Sec. Clinton Ichingcarpenter Jul 2015 #5
Iran deal is Kerry's doing, no coincidence that it didnt happen HFRN Jul 2015 #6
That is not true. Clinton was the one that did much of the heavy lifting to put the framework MADem Jul 2015 #9
She left office in early 2013 -- and was ill at the end of that time karynnj Jul 2015 #26
You're seriously trying to distance her from this? Why do you think Obama MADem Jul 2015 #33
I was not distancing her - just stating that many karynnj Jul 2015 #36
Your mistake is that you actually think this thing started in 2012. MADem Jul 2015 #43
If that is so why is she pissing on the parade now? snagglepuss Jul 2015 #31
Unnnh....she's not "pissing on the parade." You obviously don't have a clue what she was doing on MADem Jul 2015 #34
What are you smoking? Why should I want to delete that question? snagglepuss Jul 2015 #52
Because, if you had a full grasp of the issue, you'd realize that your 'question' MADem Jul 2015 #59
In other words Hillary,you sat on your hands not to piss off AIPAC. Wellstone ruled Jul 2015 #17
Not according to her supporters. Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #19
Black is White,up is down. Wellstone ruled Jul 2015 #40
Are you kidding? What an absurd, fact-free comment! MADem Jul 2015 #46
under the bus with president Carter! Doctor_J Jul 2015 #50
I think people do need to watch the video. And they'll know you're not being transparent. MADem Jul 2015 #7
"they'll know you're not being transparent" sufrommich Jul 2015 #8
I am amazed that people don't realize how deep in the negotiations she was. MADem Jul 2015 #10
What shocks me is that a well-respected member of the DEMOCRATIC Party who... George II Jul 2015 #42
The right hates Hillary. The fringe left hates Hillary... SidDithers Jul 2015 #14
This thread is probably a good example of what happens when MADem Jul 2015 #18
Oh but nobody's interested in this part, MADem. calimary Jul 2015 #25
All they have to do is research the topic--it's not rocket science. MADem Jul 2015 #41
She did the bulk of the negotiations??? karynnj Jul 2015 #30
You do realize that this process started in the BUSH administration? MADem Jul 2015 #38
+1 Historic NY Jul 2015 #48
Hillary is a belligerent hawk. Maedhros Jul 2015 #11
Working on it.... peacebird Jul 2015 #12
Me, too. Maedhros Jul 2015 #15
She is one of the architects of this deal with Iran. And she likely ensured it will prevail. MADem Jul 2015 #13
She WILL win the nomination and be elected. George II Jul 2015 #37
Jury results: cui bono Jul 2015 #16
"What a difference a day makes... Twenty-four little hours." Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #29
I would have been sad if this thing got hidden--it is unintentionally hilarious! MADem Jul 2015 #45
Thank you, cui bono . . . markpkessinger Jul 2015 #47
You insult my intelligence with this garbage. I also support the deal, I also have many criticisms Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #20
a multilateral agreement on nukes doesn't make us friends with Iran. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #21
Got the time index for when she said "bad Iran" the first time? cstanleytech Jul 2015 #22
see my post #23. She never said it. nt uhnope Jul 2015 #24
Oh? I suspected that might have been the case but just could sit through another 2 - 3 minutes cstanleytech Jul 2015 #39
She said "Bad Behavior of Iran" and "Iran's bad behaviors" and "Iran's bad actions" Scootaloo Jul 2015 #54
BS. You're making up quotes. She didn't say "Bad Iran" even once. She didn't mention Israel once. uhnope Jul 2015 #23
Trying to cover all political bases and the pitcher's mound. Eleanors38 Jul 2015 #27
Neocon?????? George II Jul 2015 #28
Three words.... quickesst Jul 2015 #32
Thank God/dess for John Kerry. Hillary would NOT have been able 99th_Monkey Jul 2015 #44
John Kerry wouldn't have been able to get a deal without all the work Secstate MADem Jul 2015 #49
Kerry's "attitude" about Iran's human rights abuses is sufrommich Jul 2015 #51
You are kidding right???? mylye2222 Jul 2015 #55
Er,no I'm not. nt sufrommich Jul 2015 #58
WTF is WRONG with this woman? hifiguy Jul 2015 #53
if your goal was to marginalize your own argument... bravo, I guess. Scootaloo Jul 2015 #57
sorry locking please post in General Discussion Primaries azurnoir Jul 2015 #60
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