Atrios hints that Warren's 'interim' appointment may be a craftier move than 'recess appointment'

[BurtWorm]

Atrios says:

My understanding is 'interim appointment' was part of law, so this isn't a standard 'recess appointment' type of thing. Warren.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/bRuz/~3/86bqsZvw_SA/and-good-news.html



Is this because a recess appointment is time-limited while an interim appt. could last all the way to whenever an agency head is confirmed by the Senate--which in this climate, may be never?

[geek tragedy]

1. Yes, "interim" means "indefinite."

[Jackpine Radical]

2. That certainly puts a different complexion on the whole thing,

donnit?

Are we gonna end up with a Democratic administration all of a sudden? That would sure thrill the hell out of me.

This, plus the 50 bil start on infrastructure & jobs, + the tough talk on tax cuts for the rich, all amount to a ray of hope. I'm not a professional naysayer (and if I'm a professional leftist, I must be the world's worst-paid one), and I long for things to cheer about in the direction of the country.

[aquart]

6. Yes. Clever and sneaky is what I've wanted all along.

[blondeatlast]

3. Makes sense to me--and I do so hope so. nt

[lonestarnot]

4. K & R and HURRY THE FUCK UP!

[Hawkowl]

5. Impressive

If Obama makes this move, I will definitely give him some high marks both for the quality of Warren AND a real chess type strategy in getting her in office. Kudos to Obama. I hope to see more of this.

[Kingofalldems]

7. K and R

Oops. Somebody not liking this one.

[Beetwasher]

8. Yup, I've Been Saying The Same Thing, It's A Great Move! The Longer Repubs Fillibuster

The longer Warren remains head. :rofl:

[pansypoo53219]

9. getting it done.

fuck dodd.