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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: MakeMyDay who wrote (478161)3/23/2012 12:42:16 PM
From: SteveinTX2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) of 793990
 
" IMHO, control of the Senate is even more important than control of the white house at this point."

I have considered that as well but decided it is a dangerous argument when you view the breadth and depth of presidential powers. I don't think it would be an even trade-off, let alone a gain. Consider that this president has found or invented loopholes to consistently get around congress. When that hasn't worked he's simply ignored the law and the courts.

Check through the (selected) list of presidential powers and judge if you'd trade them for a republican senate.

The president can issue rules, regulations, and instructions called executive orders, which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require congressional approval. (the Senate would be no help here)

The president is responsible for preparing the Budget of the United States. (or NOT preparing it)

The president is Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States. (how's that working out for us?)

The President retains the sole right to authorize the use of nuclear weapons. (a repub senate would be no help)

The War Powers Act severely limits the ability of the President to conduct warfare without Congressional approval. (but who bothers to check in with congress these days?)

If the president opposes a bill, he can veto it. (a republican senate can't stop a veto)

Much of the legislation dealt with by Congress is drafted at the initiative of the executive branch. (see veto power above)

Before taking office, the President-elect must appoint more than 6,000 new federal positions. The appointments range from top officials at U.S. government agencies, to the White House Staff, and members of the United States diplomatic corps. (do we all agree that we just love the current president's appointment choices?)

The President also has the power to nominate federal judges, including members of the United States Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. (want another supreme appointment by you know who?)

The president is the federal official that is primarily responsible for the relations of the United States with foreign nations. (He insults our allies and bows to our enemies - the senate can't can control failed foreign policy)

I have personally concluded that ridding ourselves of Obama must be priority one. If we could get the senate as well, that would just be icing on the cake.
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