So who will be Senate leader?
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What are some likely ramifications of Thune winning vs Scott? I've heard this talked about as a big deal, but nobody says why.
For instance, this story never details any specific effects of who wins speaker. Just vague language about promoting Trump's agenda (vs not doing so, I guess). A lack of those sort of details generally indicates that the writer doesn't know, either.
Based on this description of the duties, I think it's actually difficult to predict the practical difference between any of the three candidates.
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One example is already clear. When Trump tweeted that the new Senate leader should relinquish the advise and consent role and just rubber stamp his choices, Scott tweeted ‘sir, yes sir’ (figuratively) and Thune said something diplomatic but non-committal about the importance of expediting the process.
There’s freedom of action too - Scott could intentionally call a recess to give Trump the chance to put his whole cabinet in place in a single day of recess appointment palooza.
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One example is already clear. When Trump tweeted that the new Senate leader should relinquish the advise and consent role and just rubber stamp his choices, Scott tweeted ‘sir, yes sir’ (figuratively) and Thune said something diplomatic but non-committal about the importance of expediting the process.
There’s freedom of action too - Scott could intentionally call a recess to give Trump the chance to put his whole cabinet in place in a single day of recess appointment palooza.
@jon-nyc said in So who will be Senate leader?:
One example is already clear. When Trump tweeted that the new Senate leader should relinquish the advise and consent role and just rubber stamp his choices, Scott tweeted ‘sir, yes sir’ (figuratively) and Thune said something diplomatic but non-committal about the importance of expediting the process.
There’s freedom of action too - Scott could intentionally call a recess to give Trump the chance to put his whole cabinet in place in a single day of recess appointment palooza.
Process differences and some mights and coulds. Another might or could is that the appointment might not produce any practical effect on what this senate ends up doing. I'm just not entirely convinced this is as big a deal as some people are saying.
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It’s a little interesting, while the Republicans have 53, there are 5 that are not going to walk in lockstep with Trump. Romney, Collins, Murkowski, Thune, and McConnell will be moderating influences for the Senate.
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In a Monday op-ed on Fox News’ website, Thune, making his case for the leadership role, urged fellow Republicans to prioritize backing Trump’s agenda, including the president-elect’s plans to crack down on immigration, bring down prices, increase domestic energy production and pass tax legislation.
“We cannot afford to take this coalition for granted. If we fail to deliver on President Trump’s priorities, we will lose their support,” Thune wrote. “They have trusted us with their votes. Now we have to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”
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Johnson confirmed as Speaker…
@LuFins-Dad said in So who will be Senate leader?:
Johnson confirmed as Speaker…
Nomination.
He has to get the votes, come January. But he does have Trump's backing.
