Thank goodness that our Constitution does not make Congress the Commander in Chief.
The balance of power in the Constitution regarding military power and war is quite brilliant.
No single individual – including the president – can put the nation in a legal state of war.
The balance of power in the Constitution regarding military power and war is quite brilliant.
No single individual – including the president – can put the nation in a legal state of war.
However, when it comes to commanding the military and directing our forces, we have a single Commander in Chief -- not 535 of them.
The War Powers Resolution seeks to destroy this balance.
The War Powers Resolution seeks to destroy this balance.
Can you imagine trying to defend the nation while herding @SpeakerPelosi, @BernieSanders, @AOC, @RandPaul, @IlhanMN, @ewarren, et al to a consensus that we need to act militarily against impending aggression?
@SpeakerPelosi @BernieSanders @AOC @RandPaul @IlhanMN @ewarren I have said for decades that I believe the War Powers Resolution is unconstitutional.
If you don’t like what the Commander in Chief is doing -- cut off funding.
If you don’t like what the Commander in Chief is doing -- cut off funding.
@SpeakerPelosi @BernieSanders @AOC @RandPaul @IlhanMN @ewarren Most military engagements in our history have been conducted without a formal declaration of war.
We CANNOT have 535 Commanders in Chief.
We CANNOT have 535 Commanders in Chief.
