Investigative journalist Lee Fang provides the "progressive populist" case for Matt Gaetz, whom Trump surprisingly nominated as US Attorney General today.
Let me get this right. Trump has now named enough House Members as potential nominees for his appointed positions to destroy the House GOP's majority. Does he think he can persuade a Democratic majority to support his ideas. Is there anyone thinking in that group?
That thought has also crossed my mind. Since Trump can't officially nominate any of them until January 20, the House GOP can still "organize" on January 3rd (minus the departed Matt Gaetz), and who knows how long the confirmation process will take? I'm sure Johnson and the White House are trying to triangulate this with the White House and Governors, who have to call special elections. I'm happy not to be involved!
Let me get this right. Trump has now named enough House Members as potential nominees for his appointed positions to destroy the House GOP's majority. Does he think he can persuade a Democratic majority to support his ideas. Is there anyone thinking in that group?
Jerry
That thought has also crossed my mind. Since Trump can't officially nominate any of them until January 20, the House GOP can still "organize" on January 3rd (minus the departed Matt Gaetz), and who knows how long the confirmation process will take? I'm sure Johnson and the White House are trying to triangulate this with the White House and Governors, who have to call special elections. I'm happy not to be involved!
Anyone know the average number of incumbents to die from natural causes in a given year? Or offer $750,000 a year jobs?