This is why the recess appointments gambit is so significant:
It's very possible that Hegseth *couldn't* get 50 votes even from the Senate we'll have in 2025. But there's a *big* difference between 50 votes for Hegseth and 50 votes to adjourn.
From "One First": https://www.stevevladeck.com/p/108-recess-appointments-andin-the
It's very possible that Hegseth *couldn't* get 50 votes even from the Senate we'll have in 2025. But there's a *big* difference between 50 votes for Hegseth and 50 votes to adjourn.
From "One First": https://www.stevevladeck.com/p/108-recess-appointments-andin-the
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The Washington Post
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has called for a war on what he calls the “woke” military, including potentially firing top brass.
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But I guess all bets are off now.
https://bsky.app/profile/massdisillusion.bsky.social/post/3latif2whck2r
Once they give away their power- or any leverage- they cease having much value.
Other than serve Dear Leader
Still a slim majority. There may be a few left who, while sympathetic, don’t want to give away the keys to the Senate.
The smarter ones will realize they are disposable once they do.
My suggested response:
Ignore ALL Trump demands while he is NOT president, including rushed confirmations of his Star Wars Bar Cabinet.