TPM's Josh Marshall: Recess appointment -- 'watch for it'

[Newsjock]

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/051637.php

Judged by the standards of our history, a recess appointment to replace Alberto Gonzales sounds like an incredible proposition. But don't be so sure. Just as we saw with the 'pardon scooter' movement, the word seems already to have gone out to the folks on the right to start preparing the ground for just such a move by the president. I've already heard a few just this morning saying it would be the right thing for the president to do. Watch for it.

[MonkeyFunk]

1. His resignation

is effective Sept. 17th, when the Senate will be in session.

All this talk about a recess appointment is just nonsensical.

[bryant69]

2. I don't know - they could change the game

I'd listen to Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity today if I wanted to develop Brain Cancer - but also if I wanted to know what their next play is. If those guys sugget that the President show his teeth by doing a recess appointment, well, that's a pretty good sign. Hard to say though.

Bryant
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[rucky]

3. You have to wait until his last day to find a replacement?

are you sure?

No businesses run like that.

[MonkeyFunk]

4. no

he can find a replacement today.

But the office won't be vacant until 9/17, at which point the new guy can take over.