November 17, 2014 | Quote
GOP Poised to Dash Obama’s Iran Hopes
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Experts believe negotiators will extend their talks beyond the November deadline for several months, which would allow Republicans to pass Iran legislation before a deal is reached.
If negotiators do reach a deal before Republicans take power, the GOP can still try to stand in the way. Republicans could move a bill requiring congressional approval of any deal, pass legislation defunding implementation, or pass a non-binding joint resolution expressing disapproval.
Some experts said GOP pressure and oversight before a deal is reached would strengthen U.S. negotiators by creating clear red lines they could not cross in talks.
“In any negotiation, you need a good cop and a bad cop. People in the room need to have the backstop that they can point to,” said Mark Dubowitz, executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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