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| Bolton Recess Appointment Possible |
| 2005-07-29 |
| As Democrats have been unwilling to end their filibuster in favor of an up or down vote for President Bush's UN Ambassador Nominee John Bolton, there is renewed talk that Bolton will receive a recess appointment. Democrat Senators have demanded additional documents, in regards to Bolton. Republicans have been unwilling to provide the ongoing requests for these documents, essentially stating that "the more they receive the more they will continue to want." Bolton is said to be amenable to the recess nomination, which would take him through the end of 2006 and administration spokeswoman Erin Healy said: "The president continues to believe that John Bolton should receive an up or down vote and he encourages the Senate to move forward on his nomination." The US Constitution allows the President of the United States to fill empty positions during Senate recesses. The next Senate recess begins July 30. Cue the giant puppets, pink tanks, Bush effigies, microscopic dicks, and sagging tits... |
| Posted by:.com |
| #3 "How long 'til he retires?" I can't comment on when he plans to retire, but as a "Class I" Senator, his term expires in 2007. So... that would mean that he is up for reelection in 2006. Maybe someone should target him for some competition. AR |
| Posted by: Analog Roam 2005-07-29 14:51 |
| #2 I tend to agree Elarson, mainly because I can't understand why he lets the Donks get away with blocking a vote. If they don't want to vote for him ok but at least have a vote. He has allowed the Donks to guide this nomination down a stupid fishing trip for bad information. When they had to rely on a party wonk to testify against him they really are reaching for branches. I would demand that they publically state their case and vote. His allowing the Donks to run the Senate and that aint right. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2005-07-29 14:37 |
| #1 It is sadly necessary. Frist is the Worst. Majority leader. Ever. How long 'til he retires? |
| Posted by: eLarson 2005-07-29 08:08 |