Call me biased, call me crazy but I firmly believe that progressives are the brightest side of America. Progressive politics in the earlier Republican Party ended slavery and the dems took over after that to transform our society.
The Medicare and Social Security that the tea party so dearly loves? Thank progressives.
The ability for all to vote? Thank progressives.
Greater access to health coverage? Thank progressives.
And now, the potential for improved relations with one of our most hostile adversaries?
Politico is crediting progressives:
http://www.politico.com/...
Close to 40 House Democrats have come out in favor of the deal since it was first announced in mid-July, while 16 senators have voiced their support. And there are dozens of additional Democrats who’ve signaled in interviews and statements that they are inclined to back Obama’s deal, which aims to stop Tehran’s development of a nuclear weapon in exchange for lifting economic sanctions. Most notably, not one of the 151 House Democrats who signed a May letter in support of the broad outlines of the agreement have announced opposition to the final product.
Obama needs at least 144 House Democrats to stick by him to sustain a veto of any GOP legislation that would undermine or dismantle the deal with Iran.
Growing Democratic support comes despite fierce opposition from Republicans and a huge, multimillion dollar effort by anti-deal groups like the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Republicans are planning to pass legislation this September that would disapprove of the deal and prevent the lifting of key sanctions, a move that would scuttle the agreement.
And opposition from Schumer is a significant blow for the administration, given his power and prominence in the party — he’s expected to be the leader of the Democratic Caucus after Harry Reid retires at the end of this Congress. But Schumer’s not expected to push other Democrats to oppose the deal. And even if enough swing Democrats followed Schumer and threatened to override a veto, the House would still serve as a bulwark for the agreement.
In the House, recent endorsements have come from the liberal wing of the party, including California Reps. Lois Capps, Doris Matsui and Mark Takano. Minnesota Rep. Tim Walz also announced his support this week.
...So far, only nine House Democrats have come out against the deal — but that number is likely to edge up slightly by the time the House holds its September vote. And Schumer’s opposition is a setback, particularly given how tight the Senate vote is expected to be.
I'm impressed with how Moveon led the public flogging of Senator Schumer for his sad and twisted vote. That had to send shock-waves across both houses and probably save the deal from any other mass defections.
This morning, I’m just so proud to be on the right side of progress. Even our worst fights about who should lead us or what’s the best global warming plan or how far should we go with college tuition is progress. Slow, steady progress and we cannot under no circumstances let that stop with another republican in the White House!
We’re not arguing over “whether” we need to raise the minimum wage, we’re discussing how far and how fast! Okay Nancy and her warriors; let’s get this Iran deal done!!
Again, so proud to be on the right side of progress.