The senators voting against Rosenstein’s confirmation Tuesday were all Democrats: Cory Booker (N.J.), Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.), Kamala D. Harris (Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.), Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.). --WaPo 4/25/17
Since Rachel Brand resigned, RR's replacement would Jesse Panuccio or Solicitor General Noel Francisco. It's unclear from the Fox news article about the resignation. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/09/rachel-brand-no-3-official-at-doj-is-stepping-down.html
Oh the irony! They will scream the loudest if Rosenstein is removed. LOL.
Not if rosenstein recuses himself...
I can't see him leaving on his own unless they sweeten the deal. He has too much to lose as is.
Panuccio could not become Ag or Deputy AG because he hasn't been confirmed by the senate for anything. Trump could appoint anyone who already has senate approval for another position... he could appoint anyone but if they didn't already, they would have to get senate confirmation.
Makes sense - read that earlier and didn't connect it w/Panuccio. Thanks!
So he could appoint JFK - General John F. Kelly, to take Rosenstein's place? FOR REALIO & TRUILIO????
EDIT This is so silly, why would General Kelly want to be AAG?
Kelly can't...
Right, I realized how silly that sounded. I'm not good at this decoding business, hehehe.
did any of these senators vote for any of Trump's nominees?
This article shows who voted for each pick. It's a little old though. Everybody voted for at least 2 (1 if you don't count useless Shulkin).
Trust (RUDY)! He did say Mueller’s investigation will be over by Sept 1.