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Raven123

(7,833 posts)

4. Yes

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:39 PM

Apr 2

If they didn’t, it would be easy to appoint a reasonable person and then replace them with a nutcase. This administration with this Senate makes that process superfluous.

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So, does a new A.G. need a confirmation hearing? [View all] usonian Apr 2 OP

It would be cool MustLoveBeagles Apr 2 #1

Done. usonian Apr 2 #3

Just run it past Fetterman now leftstreet Apr 2 #2

Yes Raven123 Apr 2 #4

Yes, but important questions get to be asked. usonian Apr 2 #7

Yes, the new AG has to be confirmed by the Senate LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2 #5

unless he does a recess appointment? or "acting" AG? niyad Apr 2 #10

not if they nominate somebody like Zeldin drray23 Apr 2 #6

Why, that's just usonian Apr 2 #8

I think only ACTING AG. karynnj Apr 2 #13

No. drray23 Apr 2 #14

Wow, I never knew that but can't think of it happening. karynnj Apr 2 #15

Nope. The Pedo does whatever he wants. bif Apr 2 #9

Congratulations on 27,000 posts. usonian Apr 2 #11

Yes and that means a hearing karynnj Apr 2 #12