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LeftInTX

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25. Won't mean a thing

Reply to Tatiana (Reply #11)

Fri Jul 28, 2017, 05:01 PM

Jul 2017

Chief of Staff truly serves at the president's pleasure. It's not confirmed by the senate. He is not involved with the public like FBI director, AG etc.

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Doesn't firing Priebus lose Paul Ryan and the House for Benedict Donald? [View all] ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 OP

Fired rinse without even saying his name.... asiliveandbreathe Jul 2017 #1

Right - so now we've got another nomination / confirmation to get through? Kber Jul 2017 #3

No. Chief of Staff doesn't need confirmation. It's an appt by & for the Prez for WH matters.nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2017 #27

I meant to back fill my he DHS position that Kelly is vacating. Kber Jul 2017 #28

Oh..yes. But Congress is going on recess. Honeycombe8 Jul 2017 #29

Yes. ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #4

Yes - just googled...and it's "yes" - nt Leghorn21 Jul 2017 #10

On CNN a report just now, that Priebus resigned yesterday. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #2

Oh. thanks ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #6

Pretty Much... LovingA2andMI Jul 2017 #5

Ryan and Reince...and also McCain and Graham, I believe ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #7

Yep.... LovingA2andMI Jul 2017 #13

Drumpf sure does love HIS Generals! ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #15

hahahaha mercuryblues Jul 2017 #8

im sure moochie can describe that in detail! :) samnsara Jul 2017 #26

Good point. Check for reaction from WSJ editorial board grantcart Jul 2017 #9

Interesting. ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #12

There are two axis to look at political operators grantcart Jul 2017 #16

I think you're right. ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #20

WHY? Why would P Ryan have so much authority on what editorials write? MagickMuffin Jul 2017 #22

Good question. ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #23

Well Fox News submits everything for approval to the WH lol grantcart Jul 2017 #24

If Ryan isn't willing to put impeachment on the table after this... Tatiana Jul 2017 #11

I think we're rapidly approaching the point where a critical mass is going to sweep ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #14

Lordy, I hope you're right. nt blaze Jul 2017 #18

In my gut I think I am. I think Drumf has just bought his ticket for the Impeachment Express!! ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #21

Won't mean a thing LeftInTX Jul 2017 #25

Paul Ryan just got a nice , big $400,000 donation from the Mercers octoberlib Jul 2017 #17

Crap! ElementaryPenguin Jul 2017 #19

Firing Reince Just Might Alienate rethugs in Congress Leith Jul 2017 #30