Posted on 12/03/2016 11:55:00 AM PST by traumer
The first Senate Democrat has come out against one of President-elect Donald Trump's more popular cabinet nominees, as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York says she won't back a special waiver for the general.
'While I deeply respect General Mattis's service, I will oppose a waiver,' Gillibrand said in a statement. 'Civilian control of our military is a fundamental principle of American democracy, and I will not vote for an exception to this rule.'
Mattis' wartime experiences as a 'fighting general' and his intellect have won him strong early reviews from Republicans and Democrats, including Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democratic on the House Intelligence Committee.
He also is seen as a possible check against some of Trump's instincts. Mattis has publicly criticized Russia, and Trump has credited him with raising persuasive arguments against water-boarding, a harsh interrogation technique the president-elect has said should be brought back.
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Gillibrand is a knee jerk libtard do-nothing wasting a seat in Congress. She is just a rubber stamper for Upchuck Schumer.
“How can an unmarried man truly understand fighting?”
**snicker**
He was on the ground in Iraq 2004. He was with his men in Fallujah then on to Najaf. He is extraordinary.
She wants to be the next Hillary.
I see what you did there.
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