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keithbvadu2

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34. Lindsey?

Reply to L.Pharmstrong (Original post)

Wed Nov 4, 2020, 09:22 PM

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Could Biden appoint a Republican Senator to his cabinet? [View all] L.Pharmstrong Nov 2020 OP

He could, and probably should. That doesn't mean they would accept. SKKY Nov 2020 #1

Yes, he could. elleng Nov 2020 #2

It was sort of a rhetorical question ;-) L.Pharmstrong Nov 2020 #21

he could but they would never accept it lapfog_1 Nov 2020 #3

They wouldn't accept if it meant losing the Senate. yardwork Nov 2020 #4

He wouldn't have any takers. madaboutharry Nov 2020 #5

I don't think a senator meets that requirement Proud liberal 80 Nov 2020 #6

LOL, good idea! dawg day Nov 2020 #7

This is a fantasy. tritsofme Nov 2020 #8

Perhaps, but it's a good one, isn't it? n/t Laelth Nov 2020 #15

As long you realize it is fantasy and not a realistic option. tritsofme Nov 2020 #22

Yep and yep. Laelth Nov 2020 #9

They would have to resign their Senate seat northlake9 Nov 2020 #10

I'm certain he'll appoint a Republican, ala Ray La Hood, from the Obama administration. Progressive Jones Nov 2020 #19

He should appoint Susan Collins Secretary of State so her seat can be filled by the Dem Gov of Maine EarlG Nov 2020 #11

I really did LOL at that!! Sogo Nov 2020 #24

Maybe there is something here? L.Pharmstrong Nov 2020 #26

It's true I was joking EarlG Nov 2020 #31

He could try but they won't take it at risk of death by the Trump crime family. nt Boogiemack Nov 2020 #12

Name Susan Collins... regnaD kciN Nov 2020 #13

No effing way. He should only prosecute MyNameGoesHere Nov 2020 #14

This is crazy, but it just might work... Progressive Jones Nov 2020 #16

Haha, no way in hell McConnell would accept Rstrstx Nov 2020 #20

He has too much power L.Pharmstrong Nov 2020 #30

Burr's retiring DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #17

Burr, as in insider-trading Burr? Sogo Nov 2020 #25

Lincoln did that, and historians find it not unquestionable... TreasonousBastard Nov 2020 #18

He could, but Moscow Mitch would block it. Hassler Nov 2020 #23

Collins? atse Nov 2020 #27

I posted above, but i'll repeat L.Pharmstrong Nov 2020 #29

Here we go. Iggo Nov 2020 #28

we in NC have two GOP senators and a freshly re elected Dem gov dsc Nov 2020 #32

No compromise. No prisoners. maxsolomon Nov 2020 #33

Lindsey? keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #34

Thats up to the DE governor to appoint a replacement senator onetexan Nov 2020 #35

Susan's Collins reportedly is under consideration. L.Pharmstrong Nov 2020 #36