The point is, nothing he would do could surprise me. I see him as a brutal dictator, waiting his chance. God help us all if it is true.
Obama announces 15 recess appointments
"I simply cannot allow partisan politics to stand in the way of the basic functioning of government," Obama said in a statement.
In February, Democrats fell far short of the 60 votes they needed to push through Becker's nomination. Two Democrats joined Republicans in opposition.
Attempts at amnesty, by reconciliation, or executive order, would not be a surprise in Obama world.