MarkTwain said:
Two words
Recess Appointment
What makes you think the senate is going to go along with that?
Gaetz nominated for AG
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What makes you think the senate is going to go along with that?
Talking about New York. Three months minimum until a special election could be held and counted. More close to four to five months. So if the 100 day agenda is essentially gone for anything other than EOs and a budget bill and reconcilation process in May being down a few GOP members?
Those months being shorthanded for votes when the real work begins in the legislature is the concern.
Those months being shorthanded for votes when the real work begins in the legislature is the concern.
Blackhorse83 said:
The rolling barrage of announcements will have them crying in the corner.
Just out of curiousity. Didn't Trump win? Is the goal still owning the libs or to have a well run country?
Seems 95% of the comments are centered around democrats being triggered, is that all the goal is?
He did exactly what we send these people to Washington for. Stand your ground for the principles which you were elected for. Not jump in whatever direction the wind is blowing to "go along, to get along".Jeeper79 said:
He made the House a dysfunctional circus. This is a terrible pick.
I'm not a BIG fan...but the man is principled and is not inclined to bow and kiss anyone's ring. Definitely 180 degrees out from Garland and Eric Holder. "Kick butt and take names" Matt!
Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and myself founded empires; but upon what foundation did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force! But Jesus Christ founded His upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him. - Napoleon Bonaparte
Is our country running well right now? Why won't your side take accountability of its failures? You had every advantage and lost. Deal with it.
Per Fox News now, multiple Republican Senators have already told Fox News reporters behind the scenes that they will never vote for him. He's not going to be the AG.
GeorgiAg said:
Elect a clown, expect a circus
Concern noted.
In New York the rule is the special election has to be called within 10 days of a resignation and an election has to be held within 80 days following that. 90 days max. Without a primary the risk could be multiple Republicans trying to run and no one coalescing around a single candidate. We'll have to be careful to run one person and make them qualified, even though this is a gerrymandered very red district.
AtticusMatlock said:
Per Fox News now, multiple Republican Senators have already told Fox News reporters behind the scenes that they will never vote for him. He's not going to be the AG.
Hope Elon primary's every ****ing one of them.
Not surprised. Pull it now. Pivot. Paxton would look much better now, eh? (Not a fan of that nom either but by contrast? Maybe?) When W. put up Harriet Meyers for SCOTUS it was his base that said hell no.AtticusMatlock said:
Per Fox News now, multiple Republican Senators have already told Fox News reporters behind the scenes that they will never vote for him. He's not going to be the AG.
Or Cruz throws his hands up, "Okay, crap! I'll do it. I'll be AG. But I'll get a judgeship down the road and give me Whitaker as my Deputy." Hey a gal can dream, can't she?
HTownAg98 said:MarkTwain said:
Two words
Recess Appointment
What makes you think the senate is going to go along with that?
NEW: Reporter asks Rep. Thomas Massie about Trump's nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 13, 2024
Reporter: Will he be confirmed by the Senate?
Massie: "Doesn't need to... we recess. He’s the Attorney General. Suck it up."pic.twitter.com/C9djSuw2D6
“Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience" - Mark Twain
will25u said:The Hammer of Justice is coming
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024
The Florida Hammer.
Funky Winkerbean said:
Is our country running well right now? Why won't your side take accountability of its failures? You had every advantage and lost. Deal with it.
That comment is totally out of context. This is attorney general.
oh look! there's a Biden voter who is concerned about having a well-run country now.
I also hope Elon puts them on his DOGE radar and guts their funding for pet projects.Harry Stone said:AtticusMatlock said:
Per Fox News now, multiple Republican Senators have already told Fox News reporters behind the scenes that they will never vote for him. He's not going to be the AG.
Hope Elon primary's every ****ing one of them.
Only 20 of the 53 will be up for re-election in 2026. The rest will either be running in 2028 when Trump is leaving office, or will still be there when he's out of office.
BallerStaf2003 said:Blackhorse83 said:
The rolling barrage of announcements will have them crying in the corner.
Just out of curiousity. Didn't Trump win? Is the goal still owning the libs or to have a well run country?
Seems 95% of the comments are centered around democrats being triggered, is that all the goal is?
Welcome back.
There is a new sheriff in town: Uncle Elon!Faustus said:The Florida Hammer.will25u said:The Hammer of Justice is coming
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024
BallerStaf2003 said:Blackhorse83 said:
The rolling barrage of announcements will have them crying in the corner.
Just out of curiousity. Didn't Trump win? Is the goal still owning the libs or to have a well run country?
Seems 95% of the comments are centered around democrats being triggered, is that all the goal is?
No. It's not the goal. It's a fringe benefit.
A pick like this just seems so unnecessary. Plenty of qualified bulldogs out there wiyh MAGA cred who would have skated through confirmation. No reason to waste political capital or get into a bunch of infighting over these picks.
AtticusMatlock said:
A pick like this just seems so unnecessary. Plenty of qualified bulldogs out there wiyh MAGA cred who would have skated through confirmation. No reason to waste political capital or get into a bunch of infighting over these picks.
Agreed
It's so beautiful.
The Hammer of Justice is coming
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024
😂💯
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024
The Hammer of Justice is coming
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024
Speaker JOHNSON just said Rep GAETZ has resigned from Congress, effective immediately.
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) November 14, 2024
Bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it works out for him.
Trump and team must have a plan. No way Gaetz would do this if they weren't 100% sure they were going to get him the position.
Hmmmm...
That seems rather quick
That seems rather quick
You do not have a soul. You are a soul that has a body.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
They've had four long years to make a plan.Ag87H2O said:
Trump and team must have a plan. No way Gaetz would do this if they weren't 100% sure they were going to get him the position.
There's a plan.
My thoughts exactly
You do not have a soul. You are a soul that has a body.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
I suppose if his confirmation gets blocked he can jump back in. The timeline for a Florida replacement race is murky. Expected that DeSantis will act quickly but unlike NY, IIRC Florida law requires a primary.
They may try to appoint him in recess if he doesn't have the votes. The first recess is usually in late March. A long time for a position to be vacant.
Matt Gaetz is severely underqualified to serve as Attorney General. For more on this Google “Matt Gaetz barely legal”
— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) November 13, 2024
I'm here for the memes.
CoppellAg93 said:Speaker JOHNSON just said Rep GAETZ has resigned from Congress, effective immediately.
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) November 14, 2024
Oh good grief! Going sideways fast.
K2-HMFIC said:Matt Gaetz is severely underqualified to serve as Attorney General. For more on this Google “Matt Gaetz barely legal”
— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) November 13, 2024
I'm here for the memes.
If you're interested in seeing more dog-poo TV writing, Google 'Chase Mitchell IMDB'
aggiehawg said:CoppellAg93 said:Speaker JOHNSON just said Rep GAETZ has resigned from Congress, effective immediately.
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) November 14, 2024
Oh good grief! Going sideways fast.
I have to believe there is a plan here…
Also likely tied to why the Freedom Caucus didn't fight Johnson's re-election as speaker…
A deal was cut somewhere…
He resigned from his current term but he was elected for another term starting in January.
How does that work? If his AG nomination implodes in the next few weeks can he just show up for his new House term in January and say "I was just kidding... I'm back!"?
How does that work? If his AG nomination implodes in the next few weeks can he just show up for his new House term in January and say "I was just kidding... I'm back!"?
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