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I simply do not understand why the GOP/Trump would rather keep the government shut down than declare a national emergency
Worse as a political matter, worse as a matter of good governance
Worse as a political matter, worse as a matter of good governance
“But this would set a precedent for the use of emergency powers?”
Does a month-long shutdown set a better precedent?
Does a month-long shutdown set a better precedent?
Everyone’s like “using lawfully granted emergency powers would abuse our constitution!!!”
No more an “abuse” than using veto power to freeze the entire government
No more an “abuse” than using veto power to freeze the entire government
I think the former is much less of an abuse
Take Care clause says Trump has a duty to ensure the laws are faithfully executed
If he keeps, say, the SEC out of commission for a year, is he meeting his duty?
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Take Care clause says Trump has a duty to ensure the laws are faithfully executed
If he keeps, say, the SEC out of commission for a year, is he meeting his duty?
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