Where Massachusetts politicians stand on the Iran nuclear deal
Four of the 11 congressional delegates from Massachusetts remain undecided on how they’ll vote next month on the Iran nuclear deal, according to statements made by each member of the delegation.
Sen. Ed Markey is the most prominent of the undecided bunch and is representative of the general apprehension among Senate Democrats of supporting the international agreement. Every Senate Republican has said they will oppose the deal, making the positions of the Democratic congressmen particularly important for the coming vote.
Here’s a rundown of where Massachusetts’s senators and representatives in Congress stand on the Iran deal.
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The powerful lobby group American Israel Public Affairs Committee, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have pressed left-leaning politicians to oppose the agreement. Meanwhile, President Obama has been calling Democrats in an attempt to rally their support from his vacation spot in Martha’s Vineyard, according to The New York Times.
The deal, negotiated by the U.S., Iran, and other world powers, creates limits on Iran’s ability to build a nuclear bomb, which would be overseen by international inspectors. In return, Iran would get a reprieve on the international sanctions that have crippled its economy.
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