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sinkingfeeling

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5. TSF will just do what he threatened: Adjourn the Congress and use recess appointments.

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Sun Feb 2, 2025, 10:01 AM

Feb 2

https://www.npr.org/2024/11/16/g-s1-34493/how-far-can-trump-go-to-get-his-nominees-confirmed

His pressure campaign is already underway, with Trump posting on social media ahead of the Senate Republican leader election earlier this week that a majority leader "must agree" to allow for recess appointments if his nominees otherwise stall out during the confirmation process.

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Why are we not putting holds on some of these atrocious nominations? [View all] deminks Feb 2 OP

Well, if we don't do something soon, there won't be anything left of the Democratic Party Walleye Feb 2 #1

...or of us. Nt spooky3 Feb 2 #3

Yes, and our beloved country Walleye Feb 2 #4

Or of our country! SheltieLover Feb 2 #11

Trump Nominations badgolfer Feb 2 #2

Yea, they always seemed to have a way to slow shit down. bluestarone Feb 2 #8

TSF will just do what he threatened: Adjourn the Congress and use recess appointments. sinkingfeeling Feb 2 #5

Because they're chicken shits? choie Feb 2 #6

I am not of the delusion genxlib Feb 2 #7

Yep TnDem Feb 2 #9

A great question that isn't asked enough. I think we all know the answer to that. Autumn Feb 2 #10

Is there a reason Musk didn't have to be confirmed? Lars39 Feb 2 #12

Only takes one senator for a hold. Igel Feb 2 #13

There are no filibusters LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2 #14

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