McConnell blames Obama because Congress didn’t do its homework

From the Herald-Leader:

McConnell’s admission that he all but tuned out the president years ago makes it even more remarkable that last week McConnell blamed Obama for not adequately alerting Congress to the “potential consequences” of a new law that undermines the principle of sovereign immunity and puts U.S. military and intelligence personnel and diplomats at risk of being retaliated against in foreign courts.

...In his veto message, Obama laid out several reasons for the veto, including creating a precedent that could lead to lawsuits in foreign courts against the U.S. government and straining relations with allies in the Middle East. But lawmakers from both parties overwhelmingly voted to override the president, the first time Congress has overridden an Obama veto — and then almost immediately started voicing regret.

...If you’re wondering why Congress — with expert specialized staff, committees and great resources at its disposal —didn’t do its own research into the ramifications of the new law, well, good question.