Where does Chuck Schumer fit into all this?
On the one hand, he was not afraid to declare his opposition to the Iran Treaty, because, according to him, he consulted with his conscience.
On the other hand, he has been afraid to lobby his fellow Democratic Senators against the treaty — an action which could result in the treaty actually being voted down by Congress since Chuck has enormous power among Congressional Democrats.
It’s as if Chuck’s teeny weeny little conscience managed to stand up long enough for him to oppose the treaty, but then due to overexertion it collapsed and many never be heard from again.
Seems to me an unwillingness to lobby his fellow Senators would be a disqualifier for the position of majority leader. Or any leadership position, persuasion is what leaders do. Maybe only for political reasons, not reasons of conscience. I’m glad he spoke out, that he’s shrunk back from the role of providing others cover, I’d say that’s a failure of conscience, or more likely intimidation.