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Not saying that the current administration is trying to abuse this, but having the executive branch able to paralyze the body governing elections seems like a m

by rocqua 7y ago

Not saying that the current administration is trying to abuse this, but having the executive branch able to paralyze the body governing elections seems like a massive loophole. Is this something that congress could (technically, not politically) fix themselves, or do they really depend on a nomination from the executive branch?

darkarmani 7y ago
> Is this something that congress could (technically, not politically) fix themselves, or do they really depend on a nomination from the executive branch? You could have any vacancy for more than X-days be filled by the minority party. (i mean even nominating an acting member -- you don't need to get an approval)
- dmitrygr 7y ago
  Proposal assumes two parties and would codify this. Two parties is one of the ways Americans keep getting themselves screwed. No need to codify it. Maybe one day we shall fix it?
  - r00fus 7y ago
    Other parts of norms and conventions in USG assume two parties as well.
apendleton 7y ago
They can't appoint people, but they could change the quorum rules to allow the currently sitting commissioners to regulate. It would require Presidential signature, though, or enough votes to override a veto.