Isn't that the way almost everyone-except those in Congress-viewed the war powers of the presidency from Abraham Lincoln until the middle of the Vietnam War?
Nothing. It's a new buzzword meant to tar the officeholder. I've read though, thatthe more detailed meaning of the term is President's Bush's copius use of "signing statments," and an indicator that some members of Congress are of the opinion that President Bush is -NOT- following legislative intent in matters where he should.
It has the makings of a robust battle between those branches, and to the extent it is held in the open, I welcome it. I think Congress has too long shirked its duty and pssed "hot issues" off to other branches as a matter of being unaccountable.
Kohl's question is stupid too - and illustrates the same point I just made. Congress has the power to hold judges accountable, impeachment.
I think the whole subject is brought up by the dems because of their hatred for President Bush...
I dare say...if the POTUS was a dem, this subject would NOT even matter to them.
I don't know how you are using the word unitary executive..Explain more..I am a little foggy this morning after watching all the goings on with this hearing..
I agree with you.