Now this is interesting.. This had to be taken behind close doors in secrecy. And I'm not surprised on how Filip on perfectly fit with Mukasey to serve as DAG...
Talkleft:
A conversation earlier in the day between White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., led to Filip's confirmation, according to a Senate Democratic aide. The two pledged to make progress on stalled nominations, said the official, who requested anonymity because the details were private.
I find it curious that a federal judge would give up a lifetime appointment for a position that lasts until the new President, whoever it is, names a new Attorney General. That's a year from now.
It makes me think he was planning on leaving the bench anyway. He's only 41.
One more thing: Why would the Dems confirm any more of Bush's appointments now? And same question as to his nominees for U.S. Attorney.
One more thing: Why would the Dems confirm any more of Bush's appointments now? And same question as to his nominees for U.S. Attorney.
Who would take a U.S. Attorney position for a year? The new President will name his or her own U.S. Attorneys.
Me think that Reid was influenced to push Filip to be confirmed as DAG. And why now?
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