Joe Conason on #47 Cabinet Selections
What stands between our country and the national wreckage portended by these abominable Trump appointees is the U.S. Senate. There is no more important function outlined in the Constitution for that deliberative body, and there has never been a more urgent need for senators to stand up and protect the nation.
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@Madken65 but dont they always challenge the candidate. but vote them in anyway?? Historically speaking that is what i have noticed..
@catlynne333 @Madken65
So far, they don’t buck party lines, but they have made it clear that candidates should withdraw if they won’t have the votes. It’s only recently there have been so many cabinet and judicial positions left vacant with no acceptable nominees, though.
@EileenKCarpenter good points @Madken65
@Madken65 good message thanks
Only his death will free us of this cataclysmic disaster.
@Madken65 They haven’t shown much courage in the past, I wouldn’t get my hopes up that they’ve finally found some for right now either.
@Madken65 I fear that the GOP Senators questioning some of the most absurd choices will in the end take a knee to King Trump and meekly abdicate their duty to America.
Your fear is well-grounded.
There are only a handful of Republicans with the courage, integrity and wisdom to stop this catastrophic process -- but only a handful need to act. Nothing less than the fate of the nation is at stake.
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