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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLawrence Tribe on Rachel, re: firing Acting AG: it's historic.
dt is challenging the Constitution. Watch or catch it. Tribe thinks it's an important turning point in our history.
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Lawrence Tribe on Rachel, re: firing Acting AG: it's historic. (Original Post)
babylonsister
Jan 2017
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C_U_L8R
(45,020 posts)1. He's choosing his words wisely
But basically calling Trump evil incarnate
unblock
(52,319 posts)2. this is violating a huge norm and raises serious questions; but, i don't think it's unconstitutional
the attorney general serves at the pleasure of the president, and so can be fired at any time for any reason.
even a petty and vindictive one.
not to mention impatient, as she'd only have been acting ag for a very short time until sessions or whoever gets confirmed gets in.
also politically stupid, as it invited saturday night massacre comparisons.
elehhhhna
(32,076 posts)3. Block Sessions. Block the USSC nominee. Call for impeachment, Dems.
We're paying attention.
unblock
(52,319 posts)4. please! finally, please, learn some obstructionism from the republicans!