How conservative do you think the next AG will be

[edhopper]

I fear it will be a pro-Wall Street Republican.
My guess is Obama will confer with Republicans more than Dems.
And if they take the Sensate, it will be worse.

[still_one]

1. He sure doesn't have to since the filibuster will not apply as long as we control the Senate

[n2doc]

2. I have a bad feeling that he won't be replaced

The Repubs won't allow it if they take the Senate. And if not, they will do everything they can to obstruct Holder's replacement.

[drray23]

3. the president has the upper hand

Since Holder said he will stay until his replacement is comfirmed. Obama can name whomever he wants.
The gop is in a bind. If they oppose the nominee they are stuck with Holder whom they hate. If they want to get rid of Holder they will have to swallow the president's choice.

[reddread]

4. why do they hate Holder? n/t

[onecaliberal]

5. Skin color.

[JustAnotherGen]

6. He's black

And he wanted to take their guns.

Those people are bat shit crazy.

Watching old replays of that loser Gohmert and criminal arsonist Issa trying to put their better in his "place" and his constant verbal smacks downs have me cheering inside like Nick did for Gatsby.

Only these guys? Issa? His money is nt respectable. What a joke with their fast and furious nonsense.

[drray23]

7. rachel maddow

Is showing clips of past interactions he had during hearings in congress, with gomert in particular. You would not believe the level of disrespect they showed towards him. Holder drove them crasy because he would not play along and act contrite and obedient. He forcefully pushed back.

[JustAnotherGen]

8. Über

And if the Senate flips - multiply that by 100.

[frazzled]

9. Do you have many irrational fears?

There's help for that.

[pinboy3niner]

10. :)

So far, those named as potential nominees are stellar candidates.

[brooklynite]

11. And this speculation is based on absolutely nothing?

[pinboy3niner]

12. GWB would be proud of the pre-emptive strike here. nt