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| Schumer Supports Blocking Confirmation Of New FBI Director Until Special Prosecutor Is Appointed |
| 2017-05-15 |
| [Daily Caller] Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed Sunday he would support his caucus in the upper chamber if they blocked the appointment of a new FBI director until a special prosecutor to the Russia investigation is named. "I think there are a lot of Democrats who feel that way. We will have to discuss it as a caucus, but I would support that move, because who the FBI director is, is related to who the special prosecutor is," Schumer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on "State of the Union." Schumer said, "Remember, the criteria for a special prosecutor, independent in making day-to-day decisions from the hierarchy in the Justice Department and the White House, can only be fired for cause, has to report to Congress, and, very importantly, can look into any attempts to thwart the investigation, are all really important criteria." He added, "To have that special prosecutor, people would breathe a sigh of relief, because then there would be a real independent person overlooking the FBI director." |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #11 "Nominate Sheriff David Clarke, let's see Chuckie FTFY, SG. |
| Posted by: Barbara 2017-05-15 15:21 |
| #10 Nominate Sheriff David Clarke, let's see Chuckie try and block that. |
| Posted by: Spinesing Gray3122 2017-05-15 14:48 |
| #9 Probably the same two I have in mind. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2017-05-15 13:51 |
| #8 Unless some of the Pub Senators go renegade I can name you at least two. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2017-05-15 13:37 |
| #7 Unless some of the Pub Senators go renegade, Schumer cannot block the confirmation of the new FBI director thanks to Harry Reid and the nuclear option. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2017-05-15 12:08 |
| #6 How's he gonna block it with only 46 votes? Good luck, Schmuckie. Unfortunately, he can probably count on at least two so-called Republicans. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2017-05-15 11:02 |
| #5 Ok then, let's see... who else can Trump fire today. The IRS Director seems like a good next move. |
| Posted by: Crusader 2017-05-15 10:58 |
| #4 Ok then, let's see... who else can Trump fire today. |
| Posted by: Nero White 3083 2017-05-15 10:17 |
| #3 How's he gonna block it with only 46 votes? Good luck, Schmuckie. |
| Posted by: Raj 2017-05-15 10:10 |
| #2 Sure no problem, while we're on the subject of special prosecutors, we can also appoint one or more to investigate Hillary's dealings and behaviors while in the government service. |
| Posted by: Seeking cure for ignorance 2017-05-15 09:42 |
| #1 No problem, just stick with the acting director. With the extra pay and perks, I'm sure he won't mind filling for the balance of Comey's term or until a Recess Appointment can be arranged. Who knows, he might be the man for the job, and it could lead to the eventual reduction of elimination of the 10 year tour of duty. If he screws up, fire him as well and promote the next guy to acting director. Plan B: Nominate a qualified African American or female to fill the position and let Schumer stall that one. There's nothing in your ball sack on this one Schumer. Have a nice day. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-05-15 08:49 |