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branford

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8. It's not that simple.

Sun Nov 9, 2014, 04:54 PM

Nov 2014

There's a number of pieces of "must pass" legislation that needs to get done before the end of this Congress, and the days are limited due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas recesses. Much of that legislation requires the cooperation of the Republicans both in the Senate and House. Trying to steamroll the Republicans on the nomination, particularly with so many lame duck Democratic senators, will result in demonstrable push-back and the expenditure of very limited political capital. Also, Reid will very soon be in the minority. If unnecessarily angered now, Republicans could make his and the rest of the Democratic Senate minority lives a hell as punishment.

Simply, the president will have to soon compromise with the Republicans concerning all executive appointments. If he tries to ignore them now, they'll quickly return the favor even when it concerns totally uncontroversial nominees.

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His adoring audience. Frustratedlady Nov 2014 #31

They can't delay the nomination. former9thward Nov 2014 #6

It's not that simple. branford Nov 2014 #8

Cancel the recesses. Eridenus Nov 2014 #29

I don't believe that they have any intention to work with him. olegramps Nov 2014 #34

That is the bottom line. Wellstone ruled Nov 2014 #7

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Dear Sen. Cruz, Thor_MN Nov 2014 #17

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The President has the power (CONSTITUTIONALLY) to issue pardons to anyone he damn-well pleases. Volaris Nov 2014 #33