++Abe Foxman said today that he was for more sanctions against Iran if the talks failed. He called on John Boehner to rescind the decision to invite Bibi. "The invitation and acceptance is ill-advised for either side. It (the Iran negotiations)is too important an issue to politicize it."
++J Street said they heard from democratic lobbyists that the invitation has backfired and that the sanctions bill will not reach a veto proof majority.
++The organization sent out letters urging congressman not to support the invitation, saying it was an "attempt to scuttle the critical negotiations taking place right now."
++"But a foreign leader lobbying Congress is inappropriate."
++Dylan Williams, the spokesperson for J Street, said,"The greatest danger from this is that it damages the long-term principle of bipartisan support for the special relationship with Israel."
++And one of my favorite Israeli politicians,Tzipi Livni accused Bibi Netanyahu of leading the country into "crisis and diplomatic isolation".
++When asked about the flap,Josh Ernst, President Obama's spokesperson, said that Obama had spoken to Bibi Netanyahu more times in his presidency than any other head of state and that the President remains committed to Israel's security.
++But, Abe Foxman, when he can't get silent you know you are in trouble.
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