There is no constitutionally enumerated “fourth branch” of government, but when did Democrats ever adhere to the Constitution? And please don’t tell me the press and agencies are the fourth branch. This does, however, seem to be an immediate solution to the problem, as Thune’s tactics of obstruction must be stopped. Getting the right people in place is critical for midterms. Do we know if McConnell is dead? What the heck is really going on in the senate? We deserve an answer.
What, exactly, is the Senate's problem? Do they just not want to work? Or is it a deliberate obstacle placed in Trump's path? If there exists a Constitutional way to fire the whole, blame Senate, I hereby approve.
Excellent, thoughtful explanation of what has been happening with the obstructions President Trump has had to deal with regarding appointments and staffing. Truly the remedy to this problem is what you have carefully and succinctly outlined. It looks like the ball is in Trump’s court now!
So, if I understand correctly, the President can tee up his desired candidate for the “acting” position as the first assistant to that position, then fire the executive in that position and elevate his selected assistant into the vacancy he just created. Is that what I’m reading?
I was thinking something along the line of what 'the long warred' said below; just start firing folks until you get to a pain point that pries loose the iron grip of the obstructionists. In some cases, 'cold, dead fingers' could even be desirable.
There is no constitutionally enumerated “fourth branch” of government, but when did Democrats ever adhere to the Constitution? And please don’t tell me the press and agencies are the fourth branch. This does, however, seem to be an immediate solution to the problem, as Thune’s tactics of obstruction must be stopped. Getting the right people in place is critical for midterms. Do we know if McConnell is dead? What the heck is really going on in the senate? We deserve an answer.
Excellent distillation of a complex subject.
What, exactly, is the Senate's problem? Do they just not want to work? Or is it a deliberate obstacle placed in Trump's path? If there exists a Constitutional way to fire the whole, blame Senate, I hereby approve.
Their handlers won’t let them do their jobs. They answer to money and not the people.
Amen, I'm with you on this.
Terrible obstructionists
Exactly. Uphold the Constitution...lol
Excellent, thoughtful explanation of what has been happening with the obstructions President Trump has had to deal with regarding appointments and staffing. Truly the remedy to this problem is what you have carefully and succinctly outlined. It looks like the ball is in Trump’s court now!
So, if I understand correctly, the President can tee up his desired candidate for the “acting” position as the first assistant to that position, then fire the executive in that position and elevate his selected assistant into the vacancy he just created. Is that what I’m reading?
Then don’t hire just fire. Really.
If we can’t reform our East Berlin East Coast then Egon Krenz letting it all go is fine for America. F—k DC.
So many of the major nominees Trump sent to the Senate have been very unqualified. Makes it hard for anyone to approve them
No. The constitution let him fire whoever he wants. Senate can’t stop him after this ruling in law
I was thinking something along the line of what 'the long warred' said below; just start firing folks until you get to a pain point that pries loose the iron grip of the obstructionists. In some cases, 'cold, dead fingers' could even be desirable.