The 5 Democrats Obama needs most on Iran
Posted on AllSides August 30th, 2015
From The Left
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Iran deal opponents need only four of 14 undecided Democratic senators to put President Barack Obama in the awkward spot of vetoing an attempt to scuttle a crowning foreign policy achievement. That’s set off a complicated race between hawks and the White House to win over an eclectic group of senators, each with his or her own particular concerns.
Any casual sports fan can attest that an almost .800 winning percentage is no easy feat, but that’s what Obama and his Hill allies need to pull off. And people...