By NB Staff (Bio | Archive) December 5, 2008 - 16:49 ET
Secretary of State-designate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a news conference with President-elect Barack Obama in Chicago, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Article 1 Section 6 U.S. Constitution says, "No Senator or Represenative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his Continuance in office."
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Acts 16:31
He's a constitutional attorney after all. That way when she is not confirmed he can appease the Hillary supporters by showing that he wanted her as part of his cabinet while placing the blame for her not being Sec. of State squarely on congress. Meanwhile, he'll be breathing a sigh of relief that she is not there to go against his wishes.
wondering when this would be addressed...aren't you surprised the media does not care? I think there are few of us who care and it will be ignored. Regan pulled Hatch's Supreme Court nomination because of this...a man of honor.
Yeah, but it's really not a big deal. It's been done before, simply by having Congress pass an adjustment to the Secretary's salary to return it to the level prior to the raise. It's not going to turn into anything.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
The "Saxbe Fix" of 1973 has been used as early as 1909.
Also, she was not in the Senate in 1991 when Bush 41 signed into law transferring COLA authority from Congress to the President. President Bush 43 signed an Executive Order granting COLA pay hikes to Cabinet members.
Let's not wish too hard about KO'ing Hillary as the Sec'y of State nominee, as we just may get what we wish for, such as Madeline Albright (again) or Susan Rice.
Remember the 1993 "Nannygate" fiasco with Zoe Baird, then Judge Kimba Wood for Attorney General? We ended up with eight years of Janet Reno.
I think we should keep our powder dry on Hillary, and save our fire for Eric Holder: We are now firmly in the minority (elections have consequences), and we have to pick our battles wisely. At best, we may be able to derail one Cabinet nomination, so let's conserve our resources and concentrate on the worst of the lot.
"We would like to thank Mrs. Clinton for demonstrating our new gadget for women like her here in our couples therapy session. By applying pressure to each side of the jaw like so, the mouth moves into the necessary position. We call our new invention, the "lewinsky"'.
" I think the vast right wing conspiracy thought I was going to be like Tammy Wynette and stay home, bake cookies and stand by my cigar loving man. But no sir. It takes a village to raise someone to have as much testicular fortitude as I do. Just look at the sniper fire I had to avoid just getting to this microphone".
"Constitutionally, gentlemen, you have the President Elect, the Vice President Elect and the Nominee for Secretary of State in that order, and should the President Elect decide he wants to transfer the helm to the Vice President Elect, he will do so. He has not done that. As of now, I am in control here, in the Office of the President Elect, pending return of the Vice President Elect and in close touch with him. If something came up, I would check with him, of course."
* Hero's "retro" blog. / "People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
SCOTUS is going to emberass this lightweight and send him packing off to Kenya. The repubs will get magnanimious, toss Johnny Boy off the preverbial bus and press the Electors to vote for ME!
Hillary Clinton assumes her new role as Barack Obama's lighting stand-in.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
Sarah Palin burn all remaining copies of Unlimited Access (Gary Aldrich)...
Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
It almost looks like the lessons with Monica are paying off. :0
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
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Somewhere...Over the
December 5, 2008 - 16:56 ET by bigtimerSomewhere...Over the Rainbow...
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Kiddie table
December 6, 2008 - 13:25 ET by Conservative Blues"I was so mad when Bill and Chelsea made me sit at the kiddie table for Thanksgiving. I'll be d****d if they make me use the kiddie podium."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
"No, it's only a mild case
December 5, 2008 - 16:58 ET by HockeyKid"No, it's only a mild case of campaign whiplash. I should be fine in about 4 years."
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
HA!
December 6, 2008 - 06:32 ET by sentforth5"Doc says I can take this brace off,then."
"Such a relief to finally
December 5, 2008 - 17:03 ET by Apache"Such a relief to finally let my large powerful mandibles show. Hope they don't scare you."
Speaking out Both Sides
December 5, 2008 - 17:06 ET by bradbenj5952One microphone for each side of her mouth!
I club president elect
December 5, 2008 - 17:07 ET by CrashI club president elect seals.
Dreeee-eeem
December 5, 2008 - 17:07 ET by MOONSTRUCKdream dream dream dream
If only
December 5, 2008 - 17:09 ET by MOONSTRUCKI were married to bill ayers instead of bill clinton........%$#%$#
"Tomorrow, I will be leaving
December 5, 2008 - 17:08 ET by SickofLibs"Tomorrow, I will be leaving Washington to return to my home pond and will continue working on my dam for the remainder of December."
"Blah blah....blah bl-blah,
December 5, 2008 - 17:09 ET by mattm"Blah blah....blah bl-blah, blah bl-blah.... Thank you very much"
This Should be Me
December 5, 2008 - 17:11 ET by bradbenj5952When I leave here today, I'm taking the sign with me...this should be my sign...mine I tell ya.
"Secretary of whoop-dee-fricking-doo!"
December 5, 2008 - 17:15 ET by Crash"Secretary of whoop-dee-fricking-doo!"
If she throws a lamp or an ashtray at this president ... they'll shoot. If they don't shoot, she'll be charged with a "hate" crime.
On the Waterfront, DC Style
December 5, 2008 - 17:15 ET by mizflame98You don't understand. I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum...
Perfect Demotivator for the Obama Administration
http://www.despair.com/government.html
But what about the Constitution
December 5, 2008 - 17:21 ET by Travis NoodleAccording to the Constitution, she is not eligible for the S of State post.
Any challengers would be considered racist.
Is anyone going to raise this with The One?
Constitution
December 5, 2008 - 17:26 ET by bradbenj5952Article 1 Section 6 U.S. Constitution says, "No Senator or Represenative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a member of either House during his Continuance in office."
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Acts 16:31
The messiah knows this...
December 5, 2008 - 17:36 ET by mizflame98He's a constitutional attorney after all. That way when she is not confirmed he can appease the Hillary supporters by showing that he wanted her as part of his cabinet while placing the blame for her not being Sec. of State squarely on congress. Meanwhile, he'll be breathing a sigh of relief that she is not there to go against his wishes.
Perfect Demotivator for the Obama Administration
http://www.despair.com/government.html
I have been
December 5, 2008 - 19:22 ET by DEVILDOCMOMwondering when this would be addressed...aren't you surprised the media does not care? I think there are few of us who care and it will be ignored. Regan pulled Hatch's Supreme Court nomination because of this...a man of honor.
Yeah, but it's really not a
December 5, 2008 - 20:04 ET by HockeyKidYeah, but it's really not a big deal. It's been done before, simply by having Congress pass an adjustment to the Secretary's salary to return it to the level prior to the raise. It's not going to turn into anything.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Wouldn't it simply be a
December 5, 2008 - 21:08 ET by Hero SquadWouldn't it simply be a matter of her resigning her Senate seat before assuming the new post.
I don't know. Just a question.
*
Hero's "retro" blog. / "People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Saxbe fix
December 6, 2008 - 22:44 ET by DanSchwartzThe "Saxbe Fix" of 1973 has been used as early as 1909.
Also, she was not in the Senate in 1991 when Bush 41 signed into law transferring COLA authority from Congress to the President. President Bush 43 signed an Executive Order granting COLA pay hikes to Cabinet members.
Let's not wish too hard about KO'ing Hillary as the Sec'y of State nominee, as we just may get what we wish for, such as Madeline Albright (again) or Susan Rice.
Remember the 1993 "Nannygate" fiasco with Zoe Baird, then Judge Kimba Wood for Attorney General? We ended up with eight years of Janet Reno.
I think we should keep our powder dry on Hillary, and save our fire for Eric Holder: We are now firmly in the minority (elections have consequences), and we have to pick our battles wisely. At best, we may be able to derail one Cabinet nomination, so let's conserve our resources and concentrate on the worst of the lot.
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Stuff
December 5, 2008 - 17:24 ET by Caringwhiteguy"The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of"
I did not...
December 5, 2008 - 17:31 ET by BronxBomber"...I did not have sexual relations with that man..."
...We gotta find a new planet...
Uh....
December 5, 2008 - 17:41 ET by PeterD"...I did not have sexual relations with that woman..."
Hillary demonstrates the "Monica"
December 5, 2008 - 17:33 ET by Lord Erond"What you can not enforce, do not command" -Sophocles-
Hillary Dreams
December 5, 2008 - 17:39 ET by PeterD"Hillary....Hillary.... wake up! Wake up! Hillary, you're giving that speech in your dream again. Hillary...Hillary......"
Gadget
December 5, 2008 - 17:45 ET by PeterD"We would like to thank Mrs. Clinton for demonstrating our new gadget for women like her here in our couples therapy session. By applying pressure to each side of the jaw like so, the mouth moves into the necessary position. We call our new invention, the "lewinsky"'.
Pete...
December 6, 2008 - 10:53 ET by Joe4Coulter...THAT'S funny!
Good Orderly Direction
I am pleased to announce
December 5, 2008 - 18:09 ET by Scuba DudeI am pleased to announce that Phase 2 of Plan B has commenced, Operation Overthrow is now underway.
" I think the vast right
December 5, 2008 - 18:43 ET by dbo" I think the vast right wing conspiracy thought I was going to be like Tammy Wynette and stay home, bake cookies and stand by my cigar loving man. But no sir. It takes a village to raise someone to have as much testicular fortitude as I do. Just look at the sniper fire I had to avoid just getting to this microphone".
"My massive campaign debt
December 5, 2008 - 18:55 ET by Chris Norman"My massive campaign debt forced me to go with these budget face-lift devices. However, I insisted that they coordinate with my black pants suits..."
caption...
December 5, 2008 - 19:30 ET by jackie3"Can you hear me now? Good!"
(I get up and turn off TV)
Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large groups.
Hillary says "Hey, Barack!
December 5, 2008 - 19:41 ET by sshuffield70Where's my fancy placard that says Secretary of State?
Oh, you want to overthrow everyone in government? Screw you, bas***d! I'm outta here!"
Obama people's choice
December 5, 2008 - 19:47 ET by Retired GeekEveryone keeps telling me that Barack Obama was the people's choice instead of me..
That may be true - but then again, so was Barabbas.
Until Hitlery's fashion
December 5, 2008 - 20:48 ET by Trix RabbitUntil Hitlery's fashion sense once again devolves, I'd suggest a hockey mask or an executioner's hood...or maybe both just to be safe.
Liberal: a power worshipper without power. George Orwell
Her mouth
December 5, 2008 - 21:01 ET by littlemissmuffinHer mouth looks like she bit into an extremely sour lemon......or could that be sour grapes?
"If we conservatives moved to those seven non-existent States, the government couldn’t find us and tax us to death!"
As of now, I am in control here.
December 5, 2008 - 21:18 ET by Hero Squad"Constitutionally, gentlemen, you have the President Elect, the Vice President Elect and the Nominee for Secretary of State in that order, and should the President Elect decide he wants to transfer the helm to the Vice President Elect, he will do so. He has not done that. As of now, I am in control here, in the Office of the President Elect, pending return of the Vice President Elect and in close touch with him. If something came up, I would check with him, of course."
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Hero's "retro" blog. / "People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
It will be ME!
December 5, 2008 - 21:15 ET by JPR1SCOTUS is going to emberass this lightweight and send him packing off to Kenya. The repubs will get magnanimious, toss Johnny Boy off the preverbial bus and press the Electors to vote for ME!
I. Shall. Not. Be. Denied!
Confucius says:
December 5, 2008 - 21:41 ET by ammo john"She who speak with fork-tongue need two microphones"
Hillary Clinton assumes her
December 5, 2008 - 21:57 ET by fitzfongHillary Clinton assumes her new role as Barack Obama's lighting stand-in.
"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." -Ronald Reagan
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Remind me to have
December 5, 2008 - 22:44 ET by NoSoupForYouSarah Palin burn all remaining copies of Unlimited Access (Gary Aldrich)...
Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end"
→ St, Blaise
December 5, 2008 - 23:00 ET by Cool ArrowHey those aren't candles!!!
Is that a fishbone, or are you just glad to see me?
Cool,
December 6, 2008 - 00:12 ET by RESTLESS 1It almost looks like the lessons with Monica are paying off. :0
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Only 4 heartbeats away from the presidency now.
December 5, 2008 - 23:40 ET by riff_raffOnly 4 heartbeats away from the presidency now.
If I were Obama, Biden, Pelosi or Byrd, I'd stay away from Ft. Marcy Park.
"Don't blame me.....I voted for Palin"
My birth certicate is right here.. I got more votes than 0biden
December 5, 2008 - 23:55 ET by upcountrywaterThe presidency is MINE i tell ya, all mine.
EDIT: Check out this site: Certified Birth Certificates... NO HAWAII??????WOAHHH
FREEDOM
(D)
"Sniff..sniff...WTF...I
December 6, 2008 - 02:34 ET by semolina_filcher"Sniff..sniff...WTF...I thought I was going to be president-elect this time of year. It's just not fair...sniff"
I know it's childish, but I couldn' help it.
December 6, 2008 - 02:56 ET by Michael30I was thinking of the music from "Jaws,"
Or,
"Resistance is futile..."
Mike
Remember this.....
December 6, 2008 - 03:08 ET by riff_raffRemember this little gem about Hillary and a podium:
http://www.youtube.c...
"Don't blame me.....I voted for Palin"
riff_raff
December 6, 2008 - 03:23 ET by Michael30Sorry partner, I'm on a dial-up connection, can't watch youtube.
If you wouldn't mind telling me what it was about, I'd really be thankful though.
Mike
What do you think...
December 6, 2008 - 11:03 ET by Joe4Coulter...of my new earrings and neck tattoo?
Good Orderly Direction
A Watchful Eye
December 6, 2008 - 12:27 ET by LynnKeep a watchful eye on me "in the darkest night, in the remotest place." (Thoreau in a letter to Emerson)
As part of Obama's cabinet...
December 6, 2008 - 11:09 ET by Joe4Coulter...we're required to do this...wiff aawoor wwips...
Good Orderly Direction
View from an alternative universe
December 6, 2008 - 11:17 ET by CTBrings it home that Obama wasn't the worse thing that could have happened on November 4, 2008.
Carbon Credits Smoke'em if you got'em!
I wonder
December 6, 2008 - 12:51 ET by doug1950if all the cabinet positions will be getting one of these spiffy massage tables. "Hey, easy back there, Peaches!"
That picture of Hitlery is
December 6, 2008 - 13:02 ET by rbosqueThat picture of Hitlery is more frieghtening than giving Roseanne Barr a sponge bath.
Maybe.
Let's not behave like libtards
December 6, 2008 - 22:52 ET by DanSchwartzLet's not behave like the creeps over at DU & Kos by retiring the "Hitlery" moniker
No, I don't like her policies, but name-calling only makes us on the Right look like Ward Churchill.
That picture of Hillary is more frightening than giving Roseanne Barr a sponge bath... Now that is not out-of-bounds!
Darn it!
December 6, 2008 - 22:56 ET by Wilbur747I guess I can't use Hildebeast anymore!
Can we use the term Obamunism?