All the talk about whether the GOP Senate will stand up to Trump’s terrible nominees, or whether he’ll make recess appointments, or prorogue Congress ignores the big elephant in the room: the Federal Vacancies Reform Act! The lame duck Senate should have the spine to hold confirmation hearings NOW!!
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He is ethical jell-o
Dems have failed the American people The Senate has failed the American people under Schumer yes they have. UGH.
It’s that norms are more important than having a spine when the situation warrants it
When did that happen?
The other thing about this is that he could simply re-nominate them during the next session when more of his minions hold office.
I’m more than a little cynical, I’m afraid.
We're going to have another world war, and this time our US president is a fascist!
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/12/01/anti-trumpists-guide-next-four-years-00191724
Why bother with Donald when Joe Biden can use his Constitutional powers?
The point of having the FBI director get a 10 year term was to insulate him/her from political pressure.
How does that square with trump firing them because they don't succumb to the political pressure?
I just don't understand this
The oligarchy wouldn't be salivating today if our vaunted Senate had had a spine for the past 8 years. Both sides of the aisle.
Every. Single. Time.
They don’t even have to create law. Just wield power they have within an existing legal framework.
But the useless dipshits can’t even muster that.
If the election fraud is not going to be brought to light, then Senate should go ahead! @senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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We need tigers and we've got housecats.
Disgusting. It’s hard to sit back and not feel like this isn’t the onset of a disastrous time in history
Challenge the OLC memo!
It's not even a court order.
Don't let a silly memo stop us from saving Democracy.
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Recount the fucking election.
Now.
that Court ruling has a part in it that says the president can have someone appointed despite being an unconfirmed official -completely bypassing FVRA saying they have to be formally nominated & Senate approved