Frontpage, by Daniel Greenfield, July 23, 2015:
At yesterday’s rally against a nuclear Iran, there were probably at least as many signs against Schumer as against Iran. Schumer is viewed as playing both sides, expressing concerns while secretly letting it all happen. And the pressure is mounting.
A protest targeting Schumer has been scheduled for today at 11 AM.
Hikind added, “Senator Schumer says he will “do the right thing.” These are unprecedented times and it’s time to stop this deal, which is disastrous for America and our allies in the Middle East. This will define your legacy. I am sure you will not allow partisan politics or any other considerations to cloud your judgment.”
“I call upon all New Yorkers to join me in front of Senator Schumer’s Manhattan office at 780 Third Avenue to let him know how you feel. Senator Schumer is a powerful voice in Congress and he needs to hear from you. Now is not the time to be silent.”
Schumer has been keeping a tight lid on his position.
Sen. Charles Schumer raised his hand to stop questions Tuesday when a Post reporter asked for his position on the Iran nuclear deal.
Approached in the basement of the Senate, New York’s senior senator — who is almost always available to the press — refused to answer where he stands on the agreement.
The Post on Monday had provided a list of 10 questions (re-presented at right) for him to consider.
“I’m studying [the issue], like I said before,” Schumer said tersely.
When the reporter tried to follow up, Schumer held up his hand to shield his face and walked into an elevator on his way to a Dem powwow.
Usually the most dangerous place to be was between Schumer and a camera. Now suddenly Schumer is avoiding the spotlight and feeling conflicted.
Schumer is telling supporters he needs to support President Obama in order to become Harry Reid’s replacement as Senate minority leader, his life dream.
And Obama’s J Street backers are not being subtle about their threats.
“For a member of the Democratic Party who aspires to a leadership position to override a presidential veto on a matter of crucial foreign policy — arguably the most important foreign-policy accomplishment that this president will be putting forward — would be something that would be a serious decision to make,” said Alan Elsner, spokesman for J Street, a liberal Jewish-advocacy group that supports the agreement.
Schumer has been virtually mum since the deal was announced last week.
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