Lots of people seem to be missing the talk of Susan Gordon getting the nod if Gina Haspel is not approved.
https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/07/politics/haspel-nomination-contingency-plan/index.html …
Yes, there is an alternative.
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Susan Hennessey Retweeted Susan Hennessey
I replied to that point here. Bottom line, I don't think issue is lack of alternative—there are plenty—it's lack of an alternative with reliable confidence Trump would agreehttps://twitter.com/Susan_Hennessey/status/994020122259066881 …
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Susan HennesseyVerified account @Susan_HennesseyReplying to @LemonSlayerUS @steve_vladeck and 3 othersGordon would be an excellent pick. But I read that story to say that she's someone IC officials and Hill Republicans view as a contingency plan. Without some indication that Trump would be on board, I'm not sure it's more than wishful thinking.4 replies 3 retweets 6 likes -
@steve_vladeck@marty_lederman@ghelt I agree with your point Susan about a Trump signoff. However, I do think in rejecting Haspel, & then any other unacceptable Trump nominee, a step would be taken to return the US to standards we all believe are in our best interests.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
If Haspel is voted down and Gordon is not picked it will unite the Haspel friendly people and the Haspel unfriendly people.
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