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Trump slams Democrats for ‘purposefully delaying virtually all of my nominees’

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Summary

Trump accused Senate Democrats of deliberately delaying the confirmation of his nominees, claiming they are stalling “no matter how good and well qualified” the candidates are.

Just eight of Trump’s more than 20 nominees have been confirmed by the Senate so far, with many facing intense questioning as Democrats highlight serious concerns.

Trump argued that Democrats are obstructing out of refusal to accept their election loss.

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Which one was good and well qualified?
I haven't seen one that meets that threshold yet
- Possibly Jared Issacman for NASA administrator. He’s an actual astronaut and pilot, and huge space enthusiast.
  But all the others? Ehhh, I can’t think of one.
  
  I personally think the fact that Elon wants Jared in that position means he abso-fucking-lutely should not be in it. Elon certainly doesn't have NASA's best interests at heart, and I find it highly doubtful his nominee would have a differing opinion.
- I haven't even seen one that is emotionally balanced and competent.
- I'll make it easier.
  Which one was good or qualified?
  
  Marco Rubio has the traditional qualifications for SoS. Doug Burgum for interior was a governor, maybe lacking specific history/preservation credentials, but not awful. Pam Bondi was a state attorney general. Doug Collins served in the military and as a congressman, so probably qualified for veterans affairs.
  There's a couple that are qualified in that they did the same or similar job for Trump last Time. Russell Vought and John Ratcliffe.
  That's the best I could find from a qualifications perspective. The other picks are pretty bad
Turtle did the same thing.
- If neoliberals fought half as hard to "maintain the status quo" as McTurtle fights to burn it all down we'd all be a hell of a lot better off.
  It still wouldn't be enough to fix anything, but at least they'd be doing something.
  
  neoliberals are more comfortable with things getting more conservative than more progressive. chuck schumer prefers fascism to democratic socialism. god forbid anarchy
  
  Neoliberals have maintained the status quo of a slow march as far right as possible.
Wait are the democrats actually doing something?!
That can’t be true!
- Not really. They've confirmed Noem and I have no doubt they'll capitulate in the end with Fetterman rambling on about how great Trump is.
  
  A literal puppy murderer
- Sadly, a bit too late
Maybe next time pick people actually qualified to hold the positions you are nominating them for and it will go faster.
- They are highly qualified if the purpose is to fuck shit up and cripple a country.
  
  True. In that case..
- Brilliant idea!!
That would sound a bit better if any of them were actually well or even good or heck even sorta qualified.
Thank God
The only worthwhile answer from dems is “yes, two can play your stupid game”.
Go ask McConnell about it, it's his idea
Fuck him. Make him pay.
Are there any "good and well qualified" candidates? If so, I'm completely unaware of them.
lol. lmao

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