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In reply to the discussion: *BREAKING* DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigns [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)117. "I support the full implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement." - Tim Canova
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/4ozqk9/hi_reddit_im_tim_canova_im_challenging_debbie/d4hijp4
Hi Reddit, Im Tim Canova. Im challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Democratic primary for Floridas 23rd Congressional district. AMA!
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[]This_Is_A_Robbery 2149 points 1 month ago
You've been quoted as saying the Iranian nuclear agreement was full of 'holes'. Can you be more specific? Do you think the Treaty should be repealed?
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[]TimCanova2016[S] 664 points 1 month ago
First, I'm sorry I did not get to the top question. Im still new to reddit and I was answering questions as they came in. After 90 minutes on the AMA, I had to get back to the campaign trail (you cannot imagine how demanding this is). I support the full implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement. But yes, I have expressed some criticism of the deal, and I think the State Department could have done a better job negotiating. But now that it has been adopted, of course I support keeping it, as going back would be a big mistake. My main problem with the agreement revolved around the inspection protocols and the timeline of lifting of the sanctions. I think we should have negotiated for inspections that are harder to skirt, and I think that the sanctions and release of frozen assets should have been lifted on a schedule to provide an incentive for Iran to continue its compliance. Granted, I was not in the room, but I dont think that Obama has been the strongest negotiator. The Affordable Care Act, while partly successful, also has had major problems with costs being so high. A public option could have helped alleviate these problems, and hopefully taken us to a single-payer system like we need. Obama did not negotiate hard for the single-payer system, but instead argued from the middle and got a result to the right a Republican idea from the 90s. Bottom line, I think it's quite alright to be skeptical of negotiations that are conducted in secret (remember the Trans-Pacific Partnership), but once the Iran deal was adopted, it would be destabilizing to go back. I do not support repeal! I support implementation, and hopefully building on this in negotiations for a general regional disarmament.
Hi Reddit, Im Tim Canova. Im challenging Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Democratic primary for Floridas 23rd Congressional district. AMA!
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[]This_Is_A_Robbery 2149 points 1 month ago
You've been quoted as saying the Iranian nuclear agreement was full of 'holes'. Can you be more specific? Do you think the Treaty should be repealed?
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[]TimCanova2016[S] 664 points 1 month ago
First, I'm sorry I did not get to the top question. Im still new to reddit and I was answering questions as they came in. After 90 minutes on the AMA, I had to get back to the campaign trail (you cannot imagine how demanding this is). I support the full implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement. But yes, I have expressed some criticism of the deal, and I think the State Department could have done a better job negotiating. But now that it has been adopted, of course I support keeping it, as going back would be a big mistake. My main problem with the agreement revolved around the inspection protocols and the timeline of lifting of the sanctions. I think we should have negotiated for inspections that are harder to skirt, and I think that the sanctions and release of frozen assets should have been lifted on a schedule to provide an incentive for Iran to continue its compliance. Granted, I was not in the room, but I dont think that Obama has been the strongest negotiator. The Affordable Care Act, while partly successful, also has had major problems with costs being so high. A public option could have helped alleviate these problems, and hopefully taken us to a single-payer system like we need. Obama did not negotiate hard for the single-payer system, but instead argued from the middle and got a result to the right a Republican idea from the 90s. Bottom line, I think it's quite alright to be skeptical of negotiations that are conducted in secret (remember the Trans-Pacific Partnership), but once the Iran deal was adopted, it would be destabilizing to go back. I do not support repeal! I support implementation, and hopefully building on this in negotiations for a general regional disarmament.
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Good. Hopefully, Tim Canova will take her House seat, and she can take her rightful place as
Chakab
Jul 2016
#2
I oppose DWS joining the GOP & supporting pay days loans and attacking Senator Warren's work
Omaha Steve
Jul 2016
#97
"I support the full implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement." - Tim Canova
bananas
Jul 2016
#119
I didn't care for the way DWS was running the DNC. We're better off without her.
Auggie
Jul 2016
#11
I still like her--she's the family breadwinner and she was battling breast cancer.
MADem
Jul 2016
#137
"I support the full implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement." - Tim Canova
bananas
Jul 2016
#117
Ben Jealous, former president of the NAACP has just endorsed Hillary Clinton on MSNBC.
Chicago1980
Jul 2016
#10
MSNBC is reporting that Donna Brazile will be the interim DNC chair through the election.
4lbs
Jul 2016
#20
Great to hear. Now she can go back to shilling for the payday loan industry full time.
jalan48
Jul 2016
#30
Yea they wanted someone's head on a pike. I wouldn't be good enough for some though
Ohioblue22
Jul 2016
#128
I think this had to happen. The party needs to put this distraction behind it.
totodeinhere
Jul 2016
#38
Well excuse me for trying to put the best face on this situation that I can.
totodeinhere
Jul 2016
#132
12 Governors, 13 Senators, 69 Reps, 913 state seats, and left with 26% of the electorate
MisterP
Jul 2016
#76
Good rule of thumb. Be less concerned about other what other people do/think.
PoliticalMalcontent
Jul 2016
#78
Very good news and the acknowledgement of what many here have been saying all along
randr
Jul 2016
#73
I'm a Hillary Supporter but I've never been a big fan of DWS or how she has been running the DNC.
Walk away
Jul 2016
#84
Good. She's bad for the brand and her positions- like supporting jail for medical marijuana- are
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2016
#85
Meh...Historically don't the Chairs usually resign after a Presidential election.
The empressof all
Jul 2016
#99