Dodd casts doubt on Warren's confirmability

[Enrique]

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/109539-dodd-doubts-warrens-confirmability-for-new-consumer-protection-post

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"I think Elizabeth would be a terrific nominee," Dodd told NPR's Diane Rehm on Monday. "The question is, 'Is she confirmable?' And there's a serious question about it."

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Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) has circulated a letter that backs Warren as head of the consumer agency.

Dodd said it was conceivable Warren could win the 60 votes necessary — meaning one Republican would have to cross the aisle if all 59 Democrats voted together — but cautioned she wasn't the only qualified candidate for the position.

"The question is, can we get someone who is confirmable? She may be, but that's not the only potential nominee — there are many fine nominees," he said.

Dodd explained he wasn't aware of the source of the rumors about confirmability, though.

"I don't know, I'm just telling you what I'm picking up," he said.

[flpoljunkie]

1. Here we go again. Senate Dems prematurely folding, rather than fight for the best nominee.

We are watching, Dems.

[vaberella]

6. No worries. DU will say Obama didn't fight or he folded under pressure. n/t

[bvar22]

23. Is that a prediction about President Obama?

Is it based on past performance?

[vaberella]

24. Hardly..not one I believe.

But this is one I've seen on DU due to the fact certain people were not confirmed while some people were not confirmed but Obama signed them into the job through an executive order. People on DU have said that he doesn't "fight" for his candidates or he gave into Repubs.

[CTyankee]

7. I'm so glad we are getting rid of Dodd here in CT. Dick Blumenthal would come out

swinging against any republican that would seek to derail Warren. He's a true liberal.

[Jennicut]

22. It IS time that we had two new Senators in Connecticut. Now it is on to Lieberman in 2012.

I hope his poll #'s in 2012 are still as poor as they are now.

[Jennicut]

2. Dodd is my Senator. I am happy he is retiring, he rarely fights for anything these days.

[lyonn]

5. Those have become my thoughts also Jenn

He appears to be a "company" man?

[Skidmore]

20. Contact him and let him know what you think.

[Sebastian Doyle]

3. Fuck you Dodd

You're the one who turned the opportunity for REAL reform into a pathetic "Federal" Reserve sellout. Thanks to you, the damage is done, and I'm sure your next job, working for some part of this criminal fucking industry is already well secure. Go fuck yourself, Chris. God knows you have fucked this country enough.

[vaberella]

4. None of Obama's people are really confirmable. Republicans hate them. n/t

[rurallib]

8. hard to get that 51 vot majority when you only have 59 votes.

I predict that 51 will become the new majority when the republicans have 51 vote.

[bluethruandthru]

10. Amazing how that works, huh?

I've been wondering how 60 became the magic number..but only for Dems. Go figure.

[CTLawGuy]

26. The democrats weren't able to filibuster everything as a matter of course

for whatever reason, whereas Rs all fall in line.

One argument I'm going to use this fall and we should all use is "a vote for a Republican is a vote for a filibuster."

[Tarheel_Dem]

11. "51"? Don't you need 60 to avoid the filibuster?

[rurallib]

18. yes, but until Dems were in power there was very little that was filibustered

Now saying good morning is subject to filibuster.
The Constitution says nothing about a supermajority. Senate have that and until now it was only used for very special reasons.Time for it to go the way of the bow and arrow.

[Dr.Phool]

9. Dodd is the dumbest politician I've ever met.

Disclaimer: I've never met Evan Bayh.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

12. Who IS confirmable????

The Republicans don't want a Consumer Protection Agency period and will filibuster ANYBODY no matter what. Warren seems to be the best qualified and most appropriate candidate for the job. Obama should go for it. Recess appointment, anybody???

[ej510]

13. DODD IS PREPARING FOR HIS LOBBYIST JOB IN JANUARY 2011!

[Dinger]

14. Fuck You dudd

[harun]

15. Fight, don't fold.

[Dawson Leery]

16. Countrywide VIP Chris Dodd who thoroughly corrupted.

He will be working for one of the big thieves/banks come January.

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[Guy Whitey Corngood]

19. Would it help if she became a friend of Angelo's? nt

[sabrina 1]

21. Who would unrec an informative post like this?

Dodd is doing the dirty work. But for whom?

[Vinca]

25. Heaven forbid there should be someone in charge whose

first concern isn't her own wallet.

[Doctor_J]

27. Per Hartmann yesterday, banksters still have billions in toxic assets

Dodd & Geitner want a nominee who won't look into that - will let them carry those duds and not tell anyone. Warren will actually protect the consumers, so she is probably not going to get confirmed

[florida08]

28. Dodd is trying to torpedo her

Americans for Financial Reform, an alliance of more than 250 organizations that has spent the past year advocating for financial reform legislation, said that Warren is the "most experienced, effective and independent person" to serve as the critical first chief of the new agency...

Progressive Change Campaign Committee, announced their support for Warren on Friday. The PCCC even launched an online petition urging President Barack Obama to pick Warren as the chief of the new agency designed to protect consumers from predatory lenders. More than 100,000 people have signed it so far. (Sign petition here: http://act.boldprogressives.org/cms/sign/petition_warren/}

It's up to 148,964 now. Their goal is 150,000





http://tinyurl.com/263ycse

[billymayshere]

29. Is this the last year of this pile of shit?

I am so fucking tired of Chris Dodd. Fucking sellout! Enjoy you're comfy lobbying job you selfish prick.

[DailyGrind51]

30. Dodd already earning his lobbyist salary?

[PassingFair]

31. Warren is from Oklahoma.

She may pick up more Republican votes than Dodd would like!

[rpannier]

32. Soon the stench of Senator DUDD will be gone from the list of Senators

But, you'll be able to find him (ahem) indirectly lobbying for banks and other financial institutions