Even if McConnell told Trump there’d be no recess appointments, there’s no reason we should believe Mitch. None. One of Trump’s biggest accomplices ever. We are still full speed ahead in blocking these unqualified and unfit nominees.
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He can't, that's the prerogative of the House and Senate. If the Senate Dems say no, then it's not happening. Also there will be pro-formas to make sure that it stays in session.
what about after the new terms start in January? Republicans will control both houses. I have heard that Senate Republicans won't go along, but why would they stop kissing Trump's ass now?
unless the House and Senate disagree... then he can order it (and SCOTUS made it a minimum of 10 days during Obama's term, so they probably just need to go to lunch for Trump).
If the Maggot Senate go on recess to allow Trump’s picks to go through, why can’t the Senate Dems push through all the judge positions and pack the Supreme Court? They don’t have to be on recess…
I hope you are putting McConnell front and center as responsible for the mess we are in, for allowing fRump to slip through the impeachment hearing, when they had a chance.
As well as his maneuvering to block SCOTUS apptmts and then push through 3 other RWNJs.
I have ZERO confidence that Senate GOP's won't kiss the ring...breaking their Oaths to the Constitution doesn't appear to bother them at all...I hope I'm wrong...
All true but Mitch is still very much and institutionalist and he understands to give into Trump's demands would weaken the power of the Senate almost to the point of it being irrelevant.
Granted, he hasn't shied away from bending the Constitution, but this seems a bit different. Cross fingers.
remember when he got all butt hurt when Moscow Mitch became a leading hashtag and had a fit on the senate floor telling people to stop calling him Moscow Mitch... like when Gabbard got all offended in 2020 when people started calling her a Russian asset.
There's so much about these people I don't understand, including the incredible, constant dishonesty. How do they live this way? Are they truly not aware of what they are?
Yep. Exactly. Why are so many people still falling for the idea that norms apply?
Mitch condemned the insurrection, then fell back in line. He's never once stood up against Trump. Why think he'll do it now?
Maybe this will set your mind at ease, Mitch is no friend of Donald Trump. In fact, many of us would love to see Mitch ride off into the sunset. This has been our hope for quite some time now.
We are in this endless nightmare because McConnell refused to impeach that criminal when he could have saved the country from complete destruction. I blame Mitch.
Acting cabinet level officers are still required to have gone through Senate confirmation at some point, like for a deputy secretary position, they aren't supposed to be just anyone off the street.
You speak as if this will be a normal Law abiding administration. What is SUPPOSED to be is irrelevant. This is a whole
new ball game with new “rules”.
Trump doesn't play by the same rules or the laws or the norms. If that is who he wants, the cult will all bow down to him. They have been doing it for 8+ years with very few exceptions.
1. Someone who is "acting" without a prior Senate confirmation would have no legal authority. Consequently, all their orders/actions would be ultra vires and stoppable in court.
2. Also, (And this one definitely needs to be vetted) ... 1/
Anyone below the level of Secretary, even if in a Senate-confirmed position, still acts under the Secretary's authority. So, if the Acting Secretary has no authority per Point 1, the entire department may be paralyzed. (Someone who knows this stuff: please chime in.) End/
That's pretty much it. No one is supposed to serve as a senior officer in the executive branch without Senate consent. We're heading for a constitutional crisis.
There is literally nobody that could stop him from putting them into these roles. At this point my hope is that a large resistance from the workers in these departments will stall him. But the US is going to be incredibly vulnerable through this.
I fully agree, I just don’t think it would matter. I don’t believe Trump intends to concern himself with the senate’s decision, because there’s nothing anyone can do if he goes against them. I’d love to be proven wrong, but he is in charge now and won’t be handcuffed by anyone, except maybe Musk.
that's exactly what the democrats don't understand and I had glimmers of hope they might have had finally figured it out, but they're too busy blaming each other for losing the election. 🙄
If Mitch McConnell had upheld the Constitution after Trump committed treason by inciting an insurrectionist mob, we wouldn’t be facing this nightmare. I, for one, don’t trust him to do the right thing this time around either.
McConnell is horrible in every possible manner, BUT ...
I think McConnell is very protective of the Senate's constitutional powers and wouldn't readily surrender its advise-and-consent role in the nominating process, especially given the clowns Trump is presenting.
The sooner we understand that there is no normal left, then we can effectively respond to the unexpected. We keep bringing a knife to a gun fight b/c we read the old rules. It’s a new day my friends. Playing devil’s advocate should be our new way of thinking. Plan to win, not merely survive.
Moscow Mitch laid the groundwork for where we are today by not allowing Obama to get Garland through confirmation for SCOTUS. That set it all up for 45.
moscow mitch is the most obscene obstructionist our country has ever tolerated. he has blocked liberal SCOTUS appointments & progress in this country for 40 years
apparently he plans to stand a at a podium somewhere clinging to power until rigor mortis sets in
sooner is better in my opinion
It took decades and he had plenty of help, but we stand today at the precipice because Mitch McConnell paved the road that lead us here. Never forget that.
It's not up to Moscow Mitch or Senate Rs.
If Maga Mike can recess the House by vote if it's for less than 3 days, then Trump can force the Senate into recess - Art. 2 Sec. 3.
Constitution is silent on how long a recess is necessary for appointments, so 3 days is plenty.
the orange one will keep a list and send his sick's after those who don't vote to confirm... and he's gonna let them know before the votes are cast to coerce them into confirming these 'appointees'. They will be scared for their lives and careers. It's a monster they themselves created.
You know what can happens when a forest burns away? It can spring anew! Biology is amazing! Survival of the fittest! Dormant & waiting for the opportunity to rise. The vote was the match on his destructive gasoline & 🇺🇸 the forest! The strong will survive! Stay focused, plan, implement, RISE!
Agree! McConnell has proven he is complicit and gleefully has “broken” senator rules and norms to advance his right wing ideology(Gingrich “broke” the House)
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Mitch will find a work around to save face but still let him have his appointments. Something like “I spoke to President Trump and he shared some insight into why this is so important to moving our agenda forward”
Mitch and Lindsey... neither one of them can call themselves a moderate. At this point, their only job is to try to make MAGA look as if it has an ounce of sanity left in it.
And I'm laughing at myself for even suggesting that Mitch and/or Lindsey somehow represent "the sane side" of MAGA.
Trumps nominations are to test the GOP Senators! He wants to own them! If they give in he has Senate control! He controls the House the WH if he gets the Senate, he’s not leaving!
I put some of the blame on Garland because we already knew McConnell wasn't going to hold Trump accountable, he wanted the democrats to clean up his mess.
It seems no one in our Government has the BALLS to tell Trump NO. Remember not producing his Tax Returns prior to election in 2016, FBI ignoring protocol on vetting a Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh, giving Security Clearance to his son-in-law Jared Kushner and 25 others without investigations?
the only way to survive Trump presidency is to not trust republicans. republicans created Trump and now they cannot walk back. republicans are together with Trump in good and bad times.
There will not be recess appointments. All the senators MAGA or otherwise still want to be pay off the process and seen as relevant. Even if their intention us to do what ever the but job says.
I believe it’s Mitch McConnell‘s own fault and we can blame him for Trump being where he is if he would’ve just impeached him the first time he broke the law we wouldn’t be here right now.
I have to believe him this time. Of course DT could threaten all of them or their families and they will cave, but I’ve never prayed so hard that Mitch McConnell stay healthy and in the Senate until now. He hates trump with all his being.
What would happen if Trump didn’t get Senate confirmation or recess appointments and put his picks into these roles anyway? I don’t think there’s anything anyone could do…
This is my second Duty to Warn Letter regarding hacking of the 2024 Presidential Election. The first letter on November 7 was directed to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Officials.
There's no reason ANYONE should believe Mitch, ever again. That guy has lied to the public, non-Republicans specifically, to such a degree that if he told me to my face that the sky is blue, I'd become skeptical that the laws of physics hadn't changed overnight.
Then there's this: "Their relationship has essentially been over since Trump refused to accept the results of the Electoral College". McConnell isn't lying.
If McConnell is breathing, he is lying it is everything he is. This the same shit that said he would vote for Trump because the alternate is to vote for a Democrat.
They don't have a relationship. McConnell is stepping down and has no reason to cave to him. I think he's serious. Besides, if they do have them, Midterms are going to be a very bad time for R's if they put these people in the positions.
I do Mitch McConnell cares about the senate and his party controlling that body he once said that all they need is someone to sign what they pass and a monkey could do that.
McConnell is why we have to endure him a 2nd time!
There was more than enough evidence to impeach and remove him from office!!
McConnell is one of the most horrific GOP! He knew/knows what a vengeful shit show would/will come from another term!
Mitch can’t even defend his wife against Trump. Republican men are spineless 💩 against Trump insulting their wives. Their wives are no better putting up with them
Calling my senators &reps again about voting against these disqualified deplorable nominees.About releasing MG's porn /ethics report To the public. Expedite & Appoint the federal judges asap, all agency appointees.Please call your senators their phones need to be ringing off the hook.Every Damn day.
Oh, Mitch isn’t in power, huh? Yet here he is, still pulling strings like a master puppeteer. Guess old habits die hard when you’ve been the GOP’s backstage boss for decades. Funny how ‘retirement from power’ seems to mean ‘still calling the shots’ when it comes to Mitch.
I agree. Since when has Mitch been anywhere but in Trumps court. He's also a "scardy" cat because of retribution & punishment. The Senate will be like Dominoes. What is the stopper, who is the stopper?
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Mitch is a spineless organism.
And I use 'organism' very lightly.
As well as his maneuvering to block SCOTUS apptmts and then push through 3 other RWNJs.
McConnell must wear this, forever!!
He is an extremist who will do anything for his party (like holding up a SCOTUS nom for nearly a year)
He does shitty things in service of Republicans, but hates Trump.
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Granted, he hasn't shied away from bending the Constitution, but this seems a bit different. Cross fingers.
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Mitch condemned the insurrection, then fell back in line. He's never once stood up against Trump. Why think he'll do it now?
Pretty sure Trump will pass McConnell's damage in his second term.
new ball game with new “rules”.
Buckle up for the ride😥😥
1. Someone who is "acting" without a prior Senate confirmation would have no legal authority. Consequently, all their orders/actions would be ultra vires and stoppable in court.
2. Also, (And this one definitely needs to be vetted) ... 1/
If McConnell can change the rules whenever he wants, so can the new leader.
I'm sure the Senators would vote differently w a secret ballot.
I think McConnell is very protective of the Senate's constitutional powers and wouldn't readily surrender its advise-and-consent role in the nominating process, especially given the clowns Trump is presenting.
apparently he plans to stand a at a podium somewhere clinging to power until rigor mortis sets in
sooner is better in my opinion
#MoscowMitch
If Maga Mike can recess the House by vote if it's for less than 3 days, then Trump can force the Senate into recess - Art. 2 Sec. 3.
Constitution is silent on how long a recess is necessary for appointments, so 3 days is plenty.
#MitchMcConnell
To deny the confirmation of Merrick Garland
He then violated that “rule” to confirm Amy Coney Barrett
Plus he made up ANOTHER rule to put Gorsuch on SCOTUS without 60 votes
He is a liar
Biden gave people a chance to forget and let the disinformation propaganda campaign work. 😒
And I'm laughing at myself for even suggesting that Mitch and/or Lindsey somehow represent "the sane side" of MAGA.
Figure out a way for him to save some face. Perhaps #PresidentVance ?
Domestic enemy is still able to be sworn in or take office.
They're all guilty.
“Dear Madam Vice President.
This is my second Duty to Warn Letter regarding hacking of the 2024 Presidential Election. The first letter on November 7 was directed to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Officials.
https://open.substack.com/pub/spoonamore/p/duty-to-warn-letter-to-vp-harris
"Their relationship has essentially been over since Trump refused to accept the results of the Electoral College."
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/how-trump-could-bypass-senate-install-his-cabinet-picks-2024-11-18/
There was more than enough evidence to impeach and remove him from office!!
McConnell is one of the most horrific GOP! He knew/knows what a vengeful shit show would/will come from another term!
Even if he’s evil..
(I never thought I’d say that a few years ago.)