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Beausoleil

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2. I think Biden has done a fantastic job

Fri Feb 9, 2024, 11:20 AM

Feb 2024

It being his choice wasn't in dispute.

In this one area, I believe his choice wasn't optimal, and it has bitten him in the ass.

In my opinion, Garland should step aside for the next Biden term.

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Who should serve as AG in the next Biden term? [View all] Beausoleil Feb 2024 OP

I want Biden to choose. Groundhawg Feb 2024 #1

I think Biden has done a fantastic job Beausoleil Feb 2024 #2

I think all the cabinet routinely step aside each 4 years Bucky Feb 2024 #7

Agreed Beausoleil Feb 2024 #13

No they don't brooklynite Feb 2024 #31

It's sort of yes & no SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2024 #63

They may routinely OFFER their resignations, elleng Feb 2024 #78

If Biden wins edhopper Feb 2024 #3

How could Biden loose? Groundhawg Feb 2024 #25

You are going to be surprised at how many people will vote for trump, if, he is a candidate. republianmushroom Feb 2024 #33

Part of the reason Hillary lost was because James Comey reopened an investigation near the election. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #47

Agree, but that was only a small part of the reason trump won. republianmushroom Feb 2024 #54

Don't forget the single issue purists bottomofthehill Feb 2024 #108

We won't be surprised. 74 million voted for the orange orge in 2020... brush Feb 2024 #86

A handful of swing voters in key States edhopper Feb 2024 #43

The simplest minimum EV ways? Map stays the same except Trump flips only GA and PA, or flips only GA, WI, and AZ, or Celerity Feb 2024 #45

It is unlikely Drumpf gets the flips he needs. Especially with Pennsylvania. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #50

Still, those are definitely within the realm of possibilities, as opposed to many who say it is basically impossible for Celerity Feb 2024 #61

The Senate elects the VP though Polybius Feb 2024 #66

While it would be amusing NYC Liberal Feb 2024 #67

Only if we retain the Senate, and with WV 99.9% flipped to R, we have to defend all the rest, as we are very Celerity Feb 2024 #70

Sorry, wut? dpibel Feb 2024 #83

The Constitution Polybius Feb 2024 #87

XII amendment dpibel Feb 2024 #95

We were talking about in the event of a 269-269 tie Polybius Feb 2024 #96

How could he lose? Polybius Feb 2024 #65

Lose maveric Feb 2024 #97

Please don't say that in earshot of someone who lives in Texas. hamsterjill Feb 2024 #107

Sally Yates eg BeyondGeography Feb 2024 #34

Great choice! edhopper Feb 2024 #44

Depending on the speed of Justice, no_hypocrisy Feb 2024 #4

That's my thought too. Think. Again. Feb 2024 #9

Obama nominated Garland, miscalculating that Republicans loved their ideas more than holding power Bucky Feb 2024 #5

Heeerrre's Jackky DoBW Feb 2024 #6

Not only that, but... Think. Again. Feb 2024 #10

ABG. MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #8

A registered Democrat for a change! Emile Feb 2024 #11

Garland was first appointed by Bill Clinton in 1997, LeftInTX Feb 2024 #42

and he's not a registered Democrat. Emile Feb 2024 #64

How do you know? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #71

He is a registered independent that I do know. Emile Feb 2024 #72

What does that mean? Kagan and Sotomayor are not listed by party affiliation LeftInTX Feb 2024 #73

It means, it would be nice to have a registered Democrat. Emile Feb 2024 #81

The problem is: If an AG comes from the Federal Judiciary or State's Attorney office, their voting records are hidden LeftInTX Feb 2024 #88

It's not that hard to see if someone is a member of the Federalist Society. Emile Feb 2024 #100

Why did Obama and Biden nominate him? LeftInTX Feb 2024 #104

Why not nominate from the American Constitution Society Emile Feb 2024 #105

Hillary Clinton 0rganism Feb 2024 #12

I like that! Beausoleil Feb 2024 #14

Acronym is fantastico DoBW Feb 2024 #16

I've got the perfect candidate: Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #15

It does seem that Obama selected him to appease the right wing Beausoleil Feb 2024 #20

Pence was a private citizen, so no SC was justified Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #35

Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were not the coup plotters Beausoleil Feb 2024 #40

I am not your research library Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #49

The point of the thread was to allow folks to express their opinions Beausoleil Feb 2024 #56

I have no problem hearing a wide range of opinions Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #60

Frank Figliuzzi Captain Zero Feb 2024 #82

Thank you for adding facts and common sense to this thread. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #51

And thanks to you too Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #53

Someone whose natural instinct isn't to coddle and protect republican criminals ecstatic Feb 2024 #17

Good points! Beausoleil Feb 2024 #26

I like Lawrence Tribe. ananda Feb 2024 #18

Tribe has never prosecuted a criminal case in his entire career. Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #55

Thanks. ananda Feb 2024 #68

Keith Ellison rurallib Feb 2024 #19

Loretta James from New York Johonny Feb 2024 #21

Letitia James? MichMan Feb 2024 #62

Do you mean to suggest Loretta Lynch? Niagara Feb 2024 #79

Glenn Kirschner Kennah Feb 2024 #22

I agree with the choice of Glenn Caliman73 Feb 2024 #29

Adam Schiff Firestorm49 Feb 2024 #23

Want him for Rebl2 Feb 2024 #37

How about a liberal Democrat for a change? yardwork Feb 2024 #24

Letitia James Deep State Witch Feb 2024 #27

I nominate myself! GreenWave Feb 2024 #28

Hillary Clinton gopiscrap Feb 2024 #30

Is calling a Biden appointee a "Federalist Society hack" acceptable around here? brooklynite Feb 2024 #32

The impresson is that he was nominated for SCOTUS because he would be acceptable to the Beausoleil Feb 2024 #36

Neal Katyal Rebl2 Feb 2024 #38

My sentiments, exactly. Paladin Feb 2024 #41

Sally Yates. intheflow Feb 2024 #39

I agree! Some of the other suggestions I can get behind, but Sally would be my 1st choice. Fla Dem Feb 2024 #69

If we don't win back the senate then its likely Marrick Garland jcgoldie Feb 2024 #46

This is true Beausoleil Feb 2024 #48

I think Kaytal would rather spend his time on tv bigtree Feb 2024 #52

Neal Katyal. The best choice Naio Feb 2024 #57

Katyal has been an effective appellate lawyer, but Ocelot II Feb 2024 #59

Whoever he wants. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #58

ANYBODY ELSE with pro-democracy and true 'rule-of-law' credentials.... DemocraticPatriot Feb 2024 #74

Obama should have told McConnell Beausoleil Feb 2024 #90

Dan Goldman. W_HAMILTON Feb 2024 #75

It depends on whether or not Dems control the House and/or Senate. RockRaven Feb 2024 #76

Whomever POTUS wants. elleng Feb 2024 #77

Literally anyone else... JT45242 Feb 2024 #80

Avoiding appearing political is in itself political. boston bean Feb 2024 #84

Preet Bharara would be a good choice. Garland has to go. brush Feb 2024 #85

Preet would be good! LeftInTX Feb 2024 #89

Interesting DET Feb 2024 #98

Not Merrick Garland mvd Feb 2024 #91

Jack Smith would be a nice choice tinrobot Feb 2024 #92

I thought of him mvd Feb 2024 #94

No reason to change the AG unless President Biden feels the need. brooklynite Feb 2024 #93

You've used this line before. W_HAMILTON Feb 2024 #99

The president could fire Garland anytime he wants. totodeinhere Feb 2024 #101

And if you think the shitstorm from that MAGA Special Counsel was something, just wait to see what happens... W_HAMILTON Feb 2024 #102

He might feel the need. SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2024 #109

Hunter MichMan Feb 2024 #103

LOL! Beausoleil Feb 2024 #106