- “Waiting a few more weeks also gives some breathing room to Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat running for Reid’s seat, who has yet to take a position on the deal. She issued a statement on July 14 pledging to review the deal and has remained largely silent since.” (Alexander Bolton, “Reid Makes Obama Wait On Iran,” The Hill, 8/18/15)
However, Reid is largely expected to support the deal:
- “Most expect Reid will back the deal, and offer a few reasons why he’s holding out.” (Alexander Bolton, “Reid Makes Obama Wait On Iran,” The Hill, 8/18/15)
“Everyone knows Harry Reid’s handpicked candidate is just another rubber stamp vote for the Reid-Obama agenda,” said NRSC spokesman Greg Blair. “Catherine Cortez Masto promises to be nothing more than a Harry Reid clone. It will hardly be a surprise when she stands with her political godfather instead of the people of Nevada on the Obama nuclear deal.”
BACKGROUND:
Catherine Cortez Masto Was Harry Reid’s Handpicked Candidate: “Sen. Harry Reid’s top choice for a successor in Nevada announced Wednesday she will run for the Senate in 2016. Catherine Cortez Masto, a former Nevada attorney general, declared her candidacy less than two weeks after the Senate Democratic leader announced he will retire after this term.” (Catalina Camia, “Harry Reid’s Pick For Senate Seat To Run In Nevada,” USA Today, 4/8/15)
Reid Promised To Help His Rubber Stamp Successor Get Elected: “‘If she runs, I’m going to help her,’ Reid told Nevada Public Radio on March 27…The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee quickly endorsed Cortez Masto’s bid.” (Catalina Camia, “Harry Reid’s Pick For Senate Seat To Run In Nevada,” USA Today, 4/8/15)