Three card monte seems more fitting.
Posted on 11/18/2024 3:30:47 PM PST by hardspunned
There’s more than one way to install an Attorney General.
President Donald Trump is suggesting on social media that if the Senate won’t confirm Matt Gaetz as the next Attorney General, Trump will go an alternate route.
Trump could use the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 instead of the recess appointment process, which has also been floated to get the Panhandle Republican through a Senate where many Republicans are skeptical of the Gaetz pick.
That 1998 law allows for temporary appointments.
“If no one has been nominated to the position, an acting officer may serve in the position for no longer than 210 days beginning on the date of the vacancy. However, for any vacant positions that exist during the 60-day period beginning on a transitional Presidential inauguration day, an acting officer may serve in the position for no longer than 300 days beginning on the inauguration day or the date of the vacancy,” an FAQ reads.
(Excerpt) Read more at floridapolitics.com ...
Normally l agree but l think this is a shot across the bow. This is not Trump 2016
The best outcome is Senate confirmed. Otherwise, the entrenched bureaucrats may try to wait out the temp pick.
You keep posting that same info without giving the time frames involved in the confirmation process.
Senate Confirmation Process Slows to a Crawl
This lengthy period only includes the time between a president’s official nomination of appointees to the Senate and when the Senate votes on confirmation. In practice, the process begins much earlier with the identification and selection of the appointee, internal vetting and the time it takes for a potential nominee to complete forms, an FBI background check and a review by the Office of Government Ethics. This process alone can easily take months—far too long.
Timing IS everything. I look forward to posting this same information when I see your replies in the future.
EZ PEAZY: Put Patel at FBI and Gaetz at DOJ. After 300 days, switch ‘em! They can team up, with a LOT of overlap between the two positions.
The job of AG is so critical, but you don't ask anything about his relevant experience and skills? This is not a job you can fake, and if the person isn't qualified, Democrats will run circles around the person. Gaetz has law school and a couple years low level experience. This is handing the Democrats a huge victory.
It's exceedingly rare. John Tower was the last, way back in 1989.
Sounds like a plan. Add Hegseth. PDJT can pick the three and just rotate them every 299 days. Keep the MSM and RATs guessing - like a shell game.
I don't think nominations for either cabinet nor judges can be filibustered. Just legislation. Harry Reid rule.
I think you are forgetting that Gaetz as AG will be a purely political position, with Trump's legal brain trust turning the gears behind the scenes. RFK was such an AG - he did not serve a single day as a practicing attorney. Went right into campaign management and political positions, and then JFK appointed him.
you can look this up yourself. chat.openai.com
Question: for senate confirmation of a cabinet nominee, what is the typical duration and what is the longest
ChatGPT:
The duration of Senate confirmation for a Cabinet nominee can vary widely depending on political dynamics, the complexity of the nominee’s background, and any controversies surrounding the nomination. Here’s a breakdown:
Typical Duration
Average time: Confirmation usually takes several weeks to a couple of months.
The process includes nomination by the President, referral to the relevant Senate committee, hearings, committee votes, and finally, a full Senate vote.
Factors Affecting Timing
Controversy or Opposition: If the nominee is contentious, the process can be prolonged.
Senate Control: If the President’s party controls the Senate, confirmations are often quicker.
Committee Review: Extensive vetting by Senate committees can lengthen the process.
External Events: Crises or major legislative priorities can delay proceedings.
Longest Confirmation
The longest recorded confirmation process for a Cabinet nominee was for Henry Stanbery, nominated as Attorney General by President Andrew Johnson in 1868. The process lasted over a year due to political turbulence and impeachment proceedings against Johnson.
In modern times, prolonged confirmations typically last a few months. For example:
John Tower (nominated as Secretary of Defense by President George H.W. Bush in 1989) faced a two-month process before being rejected due to concerns about his personal conduct.
Betsy DeVos (nominated as Secretary of Education by President Donald Trump in 2017) had a contentious process that took nearly two months, resulting in Vice President Pence casting a tie-breaking vote for confirmation.
This variability underscores the influence of political and contextual factors on confirmation timelines.
Three card monte seems more fitting.
How is the Lincoln Project doing these days anyway?
Lol.
They will be doing a hunt for Uranus while President Trump and the team get the work done.
I thought it was Pete Bootyjuice that was going to explore Uranus when he’s out of his cushy DOT job?
I don’t know if you have noticed, but we are living in rare times where extreme unprecedented things are happening everyday.
We are not in normal times... Normal standards no longer apply.
Very good point. I have noticed.
I'll use my own sources, thank you very much.
Now you come about like Johnny Come Lately with the timeframes involved.
And not a single word about "holds". It's interesting what isn't mentioned with your source.
Nuances are so hard for AI.
They haven’t stopped their agenda yet. They are just more quiet about it. They are sneaking in the backdoor instead.
We are making unprecedented things happen.
They are going to be playing defense.
Watch and learn how it is done.
I’m thinking Matt Gaetz should get in, especially as I have not figured out how to spell his name properly. I kept getting it mixed up with Bernie Goetz, who shot those subway muggers all those years ago.
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