Fight Averted Over Bush Picks

[sabra]

Source: RollCall

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has quietly shelved plans to hold the Senate in pro forma session this month after the White House agreed to refrain from making any executive appointments during the Senators’ August break.

Read more: http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_19/news/19740-1.html

[babylonsister]

1. What is making Reid believe the wh? I dunno, I wouldn't. nt

[merh]

5. WH to Reid

"We promise to wait until you come back. Have we ever lied to you?"

Reid to WH

"Duhh, your word is good enough for me."

[AndyA]

2. Reid actually BELIEVES THIS?

Unless Bush knows the Dems are closing in on him, and they have threatened to bring the hammer down immediately if he does any recess appointments, why would they even give the slightest hint of credibility to any statement from the White House? :shrug:

[KittyWampus]

3. And when Bush reneges Reid will stamp his foot?

[displacedtexan]

4. Aaugh!

[NV Whino]

6. Harry, Harry, Harry

When ya gonna learn?

[endarkenment]

7. Oh Harry has a deal?

And what exactly did he give in exchange?

[Doctor_J]

8. Hartmann just discussed this. He thinks it's a quid pro quo

for letting Gonzo spy on us unfettered.

[mopinko]

9. that seems pretty plausible.

harry can be dumb, but i don't think he is that dumb.

[Robbien]

10. Most Fed departments are already gutted and staffed with GOP political hacks

whose only mission is to elect more GOP hacks.

New recess appointees wouldn't have much to raid and pillage.

[Demeter]

11. Oh, Canada, My Future Home and Political Refuge...

we are doomed.

[liberal N proud]

12. What positions are left for bu$h to appoint?

After 6 1/2 years what is left?

Big win, big deal!

[TomInTib]

13. Resignation appointments?

I was wondering about same.

[Fovea]

14. And Senator Charlie Brown prepares himself

for another winning field goal kick, carefully set up by president Lucy Van Pelt.

[Ian David]

15. And Harry Reid believes him... why? n/t

[badgervan]

16. Reid and Pelosi

A couple of minnows playing with sharks. Ah, me.