Good news, as this will lead some Dems away from the deal.
Sen. Chuck Schumer broke with most of his party Thursday evening by announcing his opposition to the nuclear agreement with Iran.
“[A]fter deep study, careful thought and considerable soul-searching, I have decided I must oppose the agreement and will vote yes on a motion of disapproval,” the New York Democrat wrote in a Medium post that was published as the GOP presidential candidates turned to the issue during the debate Thursday.
Although Schumer expressed concerns about the deal in recent days, the announcement marked the first time he staked out a position against the agreement.
The move by Schumer, who is set to lead his party in the Senate after Minority Leader Harry Reid retires after the next election, likely will slow the momentum of support for the deal.