how do you know warner didn't exert leverage in exchange for the vote?
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Replying to @magicbravosolo
If he did he didn't get much in exchange. Pompeo was pretty radical in his confirmation process.
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Replying to @emptywheel
my point is: warner had no leverage either way. If he got a private assurance of something, then it was net benefit
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Replying to @magicbravosolo
My point is that Pompeo is a far right candidate who has espoused unconstitutional policies. Voting for him sanctions them.
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Replying to @emptywheel
you really think Pompeo was going to determine whether or not to torture based on symbolic nos?
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Replying to @magicbravosolo
I think a vote for Pompeo is affirmative sanction for the obvious policies he puts in place. Warner has now sanctioned it.
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Replying to @magicbravosolo
He had his opportunity to advise and consent. This letter is not it.
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Replying to @emptywheel
he certainly advised. He said torture is bad, don't do it.
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Replying to @magicbravosolo
And then said, But I'll vote for you even though you are pro-torture. Ergo, he is ON THE RECORD supporting a torturer.
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Look, I get you believe in magic fairy advise and consent votes, where someone can disavow principle. That's not democracy.
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Replying to @emptywheel
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