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There is a different bar applied to him though. For example I cannot remember journalists losing their composure over recess appointments back then. Obama did a
by blackeyeblitzar 2y ago
There is a different bar applied to him though. For example I cannot remember journalists losing their composure over recess appointments back then. Obama did a large number of them and even had some reversed by the Supreme Court. I suspect in today’s environment he would face different scrutiny.
- paulryanrogers 2y agoObama used recess appointments as a last resort when the opposite party was blocking qualified candidates for months. Trump appears poised to use recess appointments for unqualified candidates that his own party (in power) is likely to oppose, and apparently as a first step not a last resort.