Has there ever been a time when Congress was less protective of its own Constitutional rights and prerogatives? Given Congress's standing with the public, if its Members do not protect their powers, no one else (other than maybe the Supreme Court) will do it for them.
Fantastic breakdown. The whole "unplugging the clock" analogy is perfect because thats literally what's happening. Back when I was more tuned into local politics, I saw similar procedural tricks at state level, but this federal version feels way more consequensial given the scale.
The Johnson House abdicating its responsibility and selling off checks and balances incrementally will not bode well for the GOP when (if) there's a Democrat in the White House again. Regardless of who's the president, it's a terrifying prospect.
Has there ever been a time when Congress was less protective of its own Constitutional rights and prerogatives? Given Congress's standing with the public, if its Members do not protect their powers, no one else (other than maybe the Supreme Court) will do it for them.
Fantastic breakdown. The whole "unplugging the clock" analogy is perfect because thats literally what's happening. Back when I was more tuned into local politics, I saw similar procedural tricks at state level, but this federal version feels way more consequensial given the scale.
That was Avery good article.
The Johnson House abdicating its responsibility and selling off checks and balances incrementally will not bode well for the GOP when (if) there's a Democrat in the White House again. Regardless of who's the president, it's a terrifying prospect.