tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post2123725072934517342..comments2023-10-16T07:13:12.123-05:00Comments on A plain blog about politics: A "Deem" to Solve -- Perhaps -- Exec Branch NominationsJonathan Bernsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-22310017328763583082011-06-09T10:24:59.793-05:002011-06-09T10:24:59.793-05:00How could you tell the difference between logrolli...How could you tell the difference between logrolling and partisan holds? There's always some local issue that can be dredged up to support a hold. If I remember aright, you are fine with holds on nominees entirely unrelated to the reason for the hold; if that's fine, where is the practical lessening of holds?The Foolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-58357818907108737902011-06-09T05:33:28.709-05:002011-06-09T05:33:28.709-05:00Would that be constitutional? "Advice and con...Would that be constitutional? "Advice and consent" is an extremely flexible phrase, but strictly speaking, the President appoints cabinet members and the Senate just consents to them. Putting conditions on that consent might be too far.<br /><br />I wouldn't be terribly surprised if there's already precedent on this matter to the contrary. But in principle, it does seem like a potential area for conflict.UserGoogolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451696693372858067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-59130279195981518542011-06-08T17:06:22.026-05:002011-06-08T17:06:22.026-05:00Re: your proposal--is having a rotating string of ...Re: your proposal--is having a rotating string of six-month appointees really any better than having an acting secretary? I don't see how it would improve on the current situtation--six months is hardly enough time to learn about (let alone steer) an entire cabinet department.Dan Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947782079761530102noreply@blogger.com