What a great discussion. I do disagree with David about the ease with which Trump will consolidate power, primarily because I believe that the filibuster, at least for presidential nominees, likely won’t survive beyond March, 2025 and there is basically zero chance of the Dems taking the Senate for the next decade or so. Once the filibus…
What a great discussion. I do disagree with David about the ease with which Trump will consolidate power, primarily because I believe that the filibuster, at least for presidential nominees, likely won’t survive beyond March, 2025 and there is basically zero chance of the Dems taking the Senate for the next decade or so. Once the filibuster is gone, Trump can appoint whomever he wants, and I frankly don’t expect a lot of pushback except for, well, us. I suspect the general public will greet it with the same yawn that they have in response to most of Trump’s other outrages.
I don't believe Trump would be able to find 50 Republican senators to confirm a flagrantly unqualified nominee. Senators, unlike House members, still have some pride. But we already know what Trump would do: He would abuse the provisions for recess appointments and "acting" officials, just as he did in his first term.
A Republican senate will approve any Trump nominee for cabinet. But should that not happen, Trumpster will simply go to a recess appointment. He has said that recess appointments give him "flexibility" to do anything he wants.
What a great discussion. I do disagree with David about the ease with which Trump will consolidate power, primarily because I believe that the filibuster, at least for presidential nominees, likely won’t survive beyond March, 2025 and there is basically zero chance of the Dems taking the Senate for the next decade or so. Once the filibuster is gone, Trump can appoint whomever he wants, and I frankly don’t expect a lot of pushback except for, well, us. I suspect the general public will greet it with the same yawn that they have in response to most of Trump’s other outrages.
I don't believe Trump would be able to find 50 Republican senators to confirm a flagrantly unqualified nominee. Senators, unlike House members, still have some pride. But we already know what Trump would do: He would abuse the provisions for recess appointments and "acting" officials, just as he did in his first term.
If Republicans win the senate, the filibuster is gone.Take it to the bank.
Filibuster doesn’t work on the cabinet or judges. Get ready for some crazy shit
A Republican senate will approve any Trump nominee for cabinet. But should that not happen, Trumpster will simply go to a recess appointment. He has said that recess appointments give him "flexibility" to do anything he wants.
Frum is absolutely wrong in his belief that institutions will restrain Trump. Many comments expressed my opinion in more detail than I care to.
I hate to mention it but Frum was one of the strong supporters of the war I Iraq. What could possibly go wrong?
Can’t go to recess without the minority. He will just make them temporary. That’s his out