He May Not Get Confirmed, But President Vows To Pick Someone Who Agrees With His Policies For AG
He may be a beleaguered president, but don’t call him a lame duck yet, as he is still fighting for what he believes.
President Bush has said, in spite of Democrats asking for a say in the Attorney General pick, that he will nominate someone who agrees with his policies.
A half-dozen or so lawyers are being discussed among administration officials as possible candidates to replace Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, but no clear favorite has emerged, and President Bush is willing to fight for the right candidate, administration officials and Republican advisers said yesterday.
Democratic Senate leaders have called on the White House to consult them closely during the selection process, but administration officials warned yesterday that the president intends to nominate an attorney general who agrees with his policies. “It is the president’s prerogative to appoint someone who shares his views,” a senior administration official said.
I suppose we could put Janet Reno back in. She should pass with flying colors.
We could also go the rest of the term with an acting Attorney General if the Senate wants to block his nominee.
Good for you, Mr. President. Now stick to it.
Written by ~J~
Guss Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 7:04 amVisit Guss
That will be a big mistake. We don’t need another spitting contest. They all need to grow up.
~J~ Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 7:07 amVisit ~J~
The president is entitled to name the person he wants to any of the cabinet positions without having to consult with Schumer and Leahy.
Guss Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 8:46 amVisit Guss
And the Senate has the right to not confirm.
~J~ Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 8:48 amVisit ~J~
And that’s why we can have an acting AG for the rest of the term.
Guss Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 8:56 amVisit Guss
Exactly
Sue Says:
August 29th, 2007 at 9:36 amVisit Sue
Let’s just do away with the Executive forever and let the Legislative Branch run the country.
Might as well as these egotistical Senators feel they can just forgot the Constitution and control the President. I have never cast a vote for Senators Schumer or Leahey and quite frankly I am sick of them acting as if they think they are POTUS.