Pompeo lacks votes for positive vote on panel

[Free Vulcan]

CIA Director Mike Pompeo is officially short of the votes needed to clear the Senate Foreign Relations Committee next week.

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Friday that “after carful consideration” he will oppose Pompeo’s nomination to lead the State Department.

“I remain concerned that Director Pompeo will not challenge the President in critical moments,” he said in a statement.

Read more at: http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/384213-pompeo-lacks-votes-for-positive-vote-on-panel?

[TomSea]

That is unfortunate, he's a very knowledgeable guy.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

I don't think anybody else is getting confirmed until after Nov.

[Mesaclone]

CIA Director Mike Pompeo is officially short of the votes needed to clear the Senate Foreign Relations Committee next week.

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Friday that “after carful consideration” he will oppose Pompeo’s nomination to lead the State Department.

“I remain concerned that Director Pompeo will not challenge the President in critical moments,” he said in a statement.

Read more at: http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/384213-pompeo-lacks-votes-for-positive-vote-on-panel?

Won’t matter. It still goes to the floor where he has enough Dem votes to hit 50. He will be confirmed.

[mystery-ak]

 Recess appointment

[Night Hides Not]

Recess appointment

Given the turnover in the Trump administration, there's little difference between a permanent appointment and a recess appointment.