Perkins Slams Plan To Attempt Recess Appointments

Posted to the Family Research Council’s website:

It’s been a good 14 years since Washington duked it out over recess appointments — but Donald Trump seems determined to change that. In his rush to confirm key officials, the president-elect sent a strong message to Republicans on social media, insisting that whoever leads the Senate (which we now know will be South Dakota’s John Thune) has to help the White House bypass the typical confirmation process.

But why is that necessary if the GOP controls the Senate? Good question, experts say. “That would be a mess,” Tony Perkins insisted. Given how easy it should be for the president under the current rules to get a good nominee or even a passable nominee confirmed, I think they would be better spending their energy on other stuff.” Just look at the history of Congress, Perkins warned. “In the past when you change the rules, they never go back.”

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