So the power sharing agreement still hasn't been finalized, which means that lindsey graham

[still_one]

still controls the judiciary committee even though the Democrats have the majority, and graham refuses to allow the hearing and voting of Merrick Garland to AG.

This is why Manchin's view that there must be a bipartisan agreement in order for him to vote for the much needed covid stimulus ignores the reality of the current republican party, and not only ignores that last four years, but completely ignores the eight years of blocking everything that President Obama tried today.

It is apparent the republicans do not want a bipartisan agreement. The ACA is the perfect example. Not only did the republicans refused to work with the Democrats on a healthcare plan, they had over 12 years to come up with their own plan, came up with NOTHING.

Where was Manchin where McConnell refused President Obama's SC nomination?

The republican party has not changed.

[duforsure]

1. Is the reason behind Graham doing this because...

He's trying to prevent , or stall indictments coming out , maybe for himself, and many others , and until after the Senate trial to prevent trump's conviction? Could he get charged for obstruction of justice charges for doing this and conspiracy if its exposed he and others planned doing this for those reasons? Graham can't stop Garland getting confirmed for long.

[True Blue American]

2. Yes!

Durban already warned Graham he better not hold Garland.Feb.8th date!

McCaskill just said Graham got the worst in the divorce settlement!

[still_one]

3. trump's impeachment trial has nothing to do with whether trump can be charged and indicted

in a federal or state court.

Joe Biden can appoint an acting attorney general if push comes to shove

In my mind they are trying to sabotage the Biden administration just like they did when President Obama was president

[Walleye]

6. Yes, the GOP are quite happy back in their role as obstructionists.

It’s obvious they have the first idea of how to actually govern. They run this goddamn bipartisan talk all the time. But they still don’t call our party by the correct name.

[StarfishSaver]

8. He's already named an acting AG

Monty Wilkinson has been acting Attorney General since January 21.

https://www.justice.gov/ag/staff-profile/meet-acting-attorney-general#:~:text=Monty%20Wilkinson%20began%20serving%20as,States%20on%20January%2020th%2C%202021.

[still_one]

9. Appreciate that information Starfish. Thanks

[StarfishSaver]

10. ...

[BSdetect]

4. He helped take us to the brink of complete ruin and now keeps us there

[still_one]

5. This is the same type of garbage they tried to pull when President Obama was president.

If this isn't resolved before the impeachment trial, Joe Biden should appoint an acting AG

[brer cat]

7. President Biden saw that garbage up close and in person

for 8 years. He knows how to get around the road blocks by now.