I love that so far three Senators have refused to take the AG job (Schmidt, Lee, and Cruz). They know this job won't last... - ThreadSky

emptywheel.bsky.social • 130 days ago

I love that so far three Senators have refused to take the AG job (Schmidt, Lee, and Cruz).

They know this job won't last...

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megster69.bsky.social•130 days ago

Maybe Jeff Sessions is available 🤣

rjo11.bsky.social•130 days ago

Gaetz is going to ask for the Senate seat to replace Rubio book it

noreasternick.bsky.social•130 days ago

Desantis isn’t all in on Trump. Supposing we have a democracy left in 2028, he has presidential ambitions. Appointing a pedophile to the open seat would NOT be a good look.

holliwinters57.bsky.social•130 days ago

Gaetz has said in the past that he wants to run for governor. I think if he runs for the senate he is going to have the same problem with the ethics report.

rjo11.bsky.social•130 days ago

he doesn't have to run that replacement will just be an appointment.

joea64.bsky.social•130 days ago

I doubt it. Gaetz withdrew in large part because yet another sexual assault allegation was breaking, and I'm certain the Ethics Committee report is going to be leaked. Gaetz is damaged goods at this point and DeSantis is a Trump rival even if he's kissing up to 45/47.

nhsteady.bsky.social•130 days ago

Over Lara???!

rjo11.bsky.social•130 days ago

I think we know who Trump thinks is more useful in that role.

parisdog.bsky.social•130 days ago

I thought that was reserved for the DIL?

jaynew.bsky.social•130 days ago

This is news to me

scottgalupo.bsky.social•130 days ago

As of yesterday, Schmidt was telling people he was convinced Gaetz would be confirmed.🤷🏻

jerryrochacomedy.com•130 days ago

The American Political version of the Spinal Tap drummer

menoiti.bsky.social•129 days ago

They know they're gonna be asked to do some shaaaady ish lol

polintowers.bsky.social•130 days ago

They know anyone associated with Trump will likely have to commit crimes for him and they don't want to be jailed after he's gone

ketalanka.bsky.social•130 days ago

He’ll try to put Rudy in, I’m sure. Or, at Peak Idiocy, Donald “Coky McCokeface” Trump Jr.

spacely.bsky.social•130 days ago

Tiffany has a law degree. But she's not Central Casting material, poor thing.

sevnty6.bsky.social•130 days ago

They know they wont survive the scrutiny...

plf515.bsky.social•130 days ago

No sane person wants to work for Donald.

preciouslarue.bsky.social•130 days ago

They also know that they would be asked to do things that are not constitutional and/or illegal. Perhaps self preservation outweighs to desire for power.

peacejunky.bsky.social•130 days ago

also, they all likely know they'll be asked right out of the gate to start criming. in pursuit of libruhl crimes, of course, but it's all about the narrative, isn't it? and the ends justify the means.

mynahleague.bsky.social•130 days ago

Ted Cruz turned down the job? Hard to believe.

pj1304.bsky.social•130 days ago

Trump should try Romney. 🤣

sunz00mspark.bsky.social•130 days ago

Gaetz to get pardon in January? The become Fox host

abilityrules.bsky.social•130 days ago

Don't want to lose the majority.

leslie4653.bsky.social•130 days ago

Paxton for the win

nywonk.bsky.social•130 days ago

They are all faithful lackeys, but none of them is stupid enough to break the law for Dear Leader.

After all, you never know what the next day brings.

jaegersmomma.bsky.social•130 days ago

Schmidt is the guy who tied up his mistress in the basement, right? So another pervert. Everyone hates Cruz, so I don’t know where he finds the votes for confirmation. Lee could get through, but as you say, he knows it’s a shit job.

blopeep.bsky.social•130 days ago

I think they also know how tenuous their hold is on the Senate. Don't give up a seat voluntarily because it might be impossible to win back.

potatopoker.bsky.social•130 days ago

Ms. Lindsey?

jasonthemcclain.bsky.social•130 days ago

I think anyone would prefer a Senate seat over an AG appointment. Just in general. But yeah - I don't think the first appointee will last a full year.

jaynew.bsky.social•130 days ago

That would require reading and research. He's allergic

parisdog.bsky.social•130 days ago

mike lee has essentially a seat as long as he wants it. he's not taking anything else unless it's a guaranteed lifetime appt.