It seems that concern over the recess appointment stratagem has faded after the election of institutionalist John Thune as the incoming majority leader. Trump's choice Rick Scott came in third. Of course the Republican senators had the luxury of casting their votes behind closed doors. What Thomas Mills has offered today may illustrate why the recess appointment option may still be attractive to Republican senators so they do not have to cast public votes on the clowns that Trump is nominating. I sent the following to Senators Tillis and Budd. Perhaps other readers might wish to do the same:
Dear Senator Tillis,
Given our statewide results apart from the presidential ticket, I think it is safe to say that most North Carolinians will expect you to assert the constitutional role of the Senate in the vetting and confirmation of the major executive appointments. May I hear back from you on whether or not you will allow the Senate to adjourn so that Donald Trump can fill his senior executive positions through unchecked recess appointments. It is important for you to take a position on this matter.
The reply will be something to the effect of “thank you for contacting my office. Here is a list of all the great things I’ve (supposedly) done for NC. Thank you again for contacting my office”. That’s been my personal experience with his useless ass several times. He’s a total putz. My hope is Roy Cooper does run against him.
It seems that concern over the recess appointment stratagem has faded after the election of institutionalist John Thune as the incoming majority leader. Trump's choice Rick Scott came in third. Of course the Republican senators had the luxury of casting their votes behind closed doors. What Thomas Mills has offered today may illustrate why the recess appointment option may still be attractive to Republican senators so they do not have to cast public votes on the clowns that Trump is nominating. I sent the following to Senators Tillis and Budd. Perhaps other readers might wish to do the same:
Dear Senator Tillis,
Given our statewide results apart from the presidential ticket, I think it is safe to say that most North Carolinians will expect you to assert the constitutional role of the Senate in the vetting and confirmation of the major executive appointments. May I hear back from you on whether or not you will allow the Senate to adjourn so that Donald Trump can fill his senior executive positions through unchecked recess appointments. It is important for you to take a position on this matter.
I have been thinking about writing to Tills & Budd too.
The reply will be something to the effect of “thank you for contacting my office. Here is a list of all the great things I’ve (supposedly) done for NC. Thank you again for contacting my office”. That’s been my personal experience with his useless ass several times. He’s a total putz. My hope is Roy Cooper does run against him.
Good idea. Thank you for suggesting a constructive action.