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In reply to the discussion: In 'Stunning' 2-1 Decision, Appeals Court Says Congress Can't Enforce Subpoena Against Ex-WH Counsel [View all]ArizonaLib
(1,242 posts)14. If the Dems also have the white house, McConnell may be more tempted to allow it
Also, the Dems are usually the ones who take executive oversight more seriously. They may change the filibuster rules to fix things. The nuclear option is always a viable option when McConnell wants something badly. Nancy will figure out what she needs to do if this is necessary to enable proper executive oversight.
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In 'Stunning' 2-1 Decision, Appeals Court Says Congress Can't Enforce Subpoena Against Ex-WH Counsel [View all]
Calista241
Aug 2020
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If the Dems also have the white house, McConnell may be more tempted to allow it
ArizonaLib
Aug 2020
#14
And I strongly believe killing the filibuster will be a watershed moment for Democrats
groundloop
Aug 2020
#20
Congress regulates the judicial branch and can pass laws that limit the scope of SCOTUS
ArizonaLib
Aug 2020
#27
I wonder how much of this is those 2 conservative judges auditioning for SCOTUS
ArizonaLib
Aug 2020
#15
Oh, but the Senate can't vote on Supreme Court nominees in an election year.....
groundloop
Aug 2020
#21
hmmm, so, there is a statute that says House and Senate have subpoena power?
Thomas Hurt
Aug 2020
#3
Translation: A Congressional Subpoena is utterly toothless and can be ignored with impunity.
maxsolomon
Aug 2020
#4