CNN: Obama's Iran deal continues to look safe, despite opposition
(CNN)As President Barack Obama vacations in Martha's Vineyard, the fate of his legacy-sealing Iran nuclear deal may be on the line in Israel, where a large contingent of House Democrats wrapped up a weeklong trip of meetings on Monday with officials strongly opposed to the deal.
Still, the relaxing president might be breathing slightly easier knowing the accord still seems to be safe in Washington.
Despite high-profile opposition to his landmark accord negotiated with the extreme Middle Eastern regime, including Senate No. 3 Democrat Chuck Schumer, supporters of the deal on the Hill and in the White House remain confident lawmakers will have enough votes to sustain a presidential veto on any legislation opposing the deal.
WNU Editor: President Obama responded to his Iran critics today via through NPR .... 'Ideological' Or 'Illogical': President Obama Responds To Iran Deal Critics (NPR) .... and through the youth-oriented news site Mic.com .... Obama: The Iran Deal (Mic.com). President Obama will have his deal, but most Americans remain convinced that the Iranians got the better of him in these talks .... Poll: Americans Distrust Iran, Believe It Got More Out Of Nuke Deal Than U.S. (The Tower).
Update #1: Obama Says GOP Opposing Iran Deal Over Politics, Not Merits -- NYT/AP
Update #2: Obama: Critics of Iran deal have 'legitimate concerns' -- USA Today