If I were in Biden's position - and I want to be very clear, anyone who acts like me saying Biden *should* do something is me being naive about expectations gets blocked - but if I were in Biden's position, I'd have a meeting with Mitch and tell him why he'll approve my cabinet.
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So his choice is having this person who is too radical or progressive for him in a legally-prescribed role that has actual rules or limits, or having them running wild like the Warner Bros. and their Warner sister Dot. His choice!
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And if Mitch McConnell told me I couldn't do that, I would look him square in the eye and say, "He put his unclearable son in law in charge of mideast peace." and then invite him to see himself out.
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Do I think Biden will do this? No. Biden was already vetting Republicans for the cabinet before it was clear he'd need to negotiate with Mitch. I think it's more likely Mitch dictates the cabinet to him than the other way around.
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Let him go decry about it, would be my point of view. He can't *stop* someone being appointed to an advisory role. There's no mechanism for him to involve himself in the process. It's pure presidential fiat, pure executive power.https://twitter.com/BBaritone/status/1324300586335014912 …
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And while there are no limits to Republican hypocrisy... they have shown themselves reluctant to actually curtail "imperial presidency" type powers when exercised by Democrats, because they view Democratic presidencies as temporary aberrations.
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Just remember it was Kentuckians who voted for @MithchMcConnell. He left Kentucky out of progress in America, while he and his wife make millions, yet they vote him in.
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Tell Mitch: We aren't falling for the banana in the tailpipe! We learned how to play the game. Thanks Trump!
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