Democrats weigh backing Trump’s push to pair Iran with Russia sanctions
But the lead Democratic sponsor of the bipartisan Russia sanctions package conceded that hitting Iran would be just as popular — if considered separately. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who helped craft the Russia proposal with the late Sen. “I don’t think it should be tremendously controversial … If considered separately, I would support it.”Advertisement Blumenthal added it was his “preference” to stick with the original bill targeting only Russia but said he was “in conversations with my Democratic colleagues” on the path forward.
- ▪But the lead Democratic sponsor of the bipartisan Russia sanctions package conceded that hitting Iran would be just as popular — if considered separately.
- ▪Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who helped craft the Russia proposal with the late Sen.
- ▪“I don’t think it should be tremendously controversial … If considered separately, I would support it.”Advertisement Blumenthal added it was his “preference” to stick with the original bill targeting only Russia but said he was “in conversa
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Senate Democrats aren’t yet sold on adding Iran to pending Russia sanctions legislation despite largely supporting economic penalties against both adversaries’ oil sales.It’s a notion that could be complicated by the fact that President Donald Trump first made the request following new U.S. troop casualties in the Iran war. But the lead Democratic sponsor of the bipartisan Russia sanctions package conceded that hitting Iran would be just as popular — if considered separately. Recommended Stories GOP rallies around Thune after White House says Trump’s patience is ‘running out’ Thune fires back after White House says Trump’s patience is ‘running out’ on Save America Act: ‘Get the votes’ White House says Trump’s patience with Thune ‘running out’ over SAVE America Act “Strictly on the merits,…
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