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In reply to the discussion: If the Trump Administration actually defies the orders [View all]Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)7. Thanks.
I thought that's what it was, but was unsure.
You are a very good explainer.
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Luther Strange is also in the running for appointment by GOV-AL to Sessions' seat ..
DemoTex
Jan 2017
#48
I think the number of Republican Congress members speaking out now is up to 7.
PearliePoo2
Jan 2017
#32
So far, but talk is cheap. All the republicans that have spoken out against him have backed down...
Salviati
Jan 2017
#37
Actually, the opposite of good question. Elections are not overturned because
frankieallen
Jan 2017
#87
No, but Congress-people can vote to impeach if enough of their constituents demand it.
Nitram
Jan 2017
#107
I doubt that many agency officials will want to sit in the slammer under a contempt order
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jan 2017
#20
I hope he is stoppable.He has already broken the emolument law. He should no longer be our President.
The Wielding Truth
Feb 2017
#114
If tRump defies the orders and congress does not impeach and convict, then our democracy will
madinmaryland
Jan 2017
#18
Who will be responsible for seeing that these officials show up for the hearings, and
madinmaryland
Jan 2017
#33
Conway Claims Judge's Ruling 'Really Doesn't Affect' Trump's Executive Order
workinclasszero
Jan 2017
#19
*IF*? they already have and Kellanne Gobbels said 'the orders said they don't apply to the Furher"
Rosco T.
Jan 2017
#61
I'm sure they would, but I don't see any of them having the will to pull the plug until the shit
catbyte
Jan 2017
#82
they will do it if Republicans in Congress get scared enough about what Trump is doing.
Nitram
Jan 2017
#110
they're trying to set a precedent for more extreme actions in the near future
NewJeffCT
Jan 2017
#104