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    1. Julian Sanchez‏ @normative 8 Nov 2018
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      I don’t have a strong view on whether this argument is *legally* correct, but the replacement of Sessions seems like about as egregious an effort to circumvent the “advise and consent” requirement as one could imagine. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/08/opinion/trump-attorney-general-sessions-unconstitutional.html …

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    2. Julian Sanchez‏ @normative 8 Nov 2018
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      The vacancy Trump is filling was created by his own demand for the AG’s resignation. His repeatedly-confessed reason for replacing Sessions is his desire for an AG who would “protect him” from an independent investigation. His replacement was obviously chosen for that purpose.

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    3. Julian Sanchez‏ @normative 8 Nov 2018
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      If the president can order the resignation of a principal officer, then install some henchman without Senate confirmation, the “advise and consent” clause ceases to function as a practical check on any sufficiently brazen president.

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    4. Julian Sanchez‏ @normative 8 Nov 2018
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      Here’s what the Federalist Papers say about the purpose of the “advice and consent” requirement. And it couldn’t be clearer that Trump is precisely trying to install an “obsequious instrument of his pleasure” & circumventing the Senate to do so.pic.twitter.com/DaIYaIuMld

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    5. Julian Sanchez‏ @normative 8 Nov 2018
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      Granted, the GOP-controlled Senate might ultimately bend the knee even if he went through the normal process, but the confirmation hearings, given how clear it is why Whitaker was tapped, would probably be awkward & embarassing.

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      Andres Freund (Pol)‏ @AndresFreundPol 8 Nov 2018
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      I don't think there's much chance / intent of having Whitaker go through Senate confirmation. The VRA doesn't allow that at the same time as being the acting afaik.

      12:47 PM - 8 Nov 2018
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        1. Julian Sanchez‏ @normative 8 Nov 2018
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          Yeah I know. But that’s sort of the point.

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