DMC Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 40 minutes ago, Fez said: I know these have been the easier lifts, but I do wonder if Jan. 6 has in fact changed the calculus for some Senate Republicans on what level of obstruction they should aim for. I definitely think it did. Especially with Mayorkas, who before the 6th I expected to be a party line vote (just as he was the last time). With Yellen and Blinken, I'd bet it got them 10-15 more GOP votes at least. Anyway, was coming here to mention Blinken's confirmation and subsequently complain about Biden. So now that he's got 3 of the big 4 confirmed, this really highlights how stupid it was to delay the impeachment trial. Other than AG, Homeland, and HHS, the rest of the confirmations really could have waited - and even with AG and HHS they're in perfectly fine and capable hands with the acting heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, DMC said: Anyway, was coming here to mention Blinken's confirmation and subsequently complain about Biden. So now that he's got 3 of the big 4 confirmed, this really highlights how stupid it was to delay the impeachment trial. Other than AG, Homeland, and HHS, the rest of the confirmations really could have waited - and even with AG and HHS they're in perfectly fine and capable hands with the acting heads. I tend to agree that the impeachment trial should've been immediate, but, to be fair I suppose, the delay wasn't just about the cabinet. It seems like they're going to try to get COVID relief in beforehand as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Just now, Fez said: It seems like they're going to try to get COVID relief in beforehand as well. That's true, that does seem to be what they want. I just think that hope is, again, really really stupid. (At least getting the $1.9 trillion proposal passed, that is - if they just did the checks/vaccine thing that would be a good reason.) Be incredibly happy to eat my words on that if they do get it passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDanny Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I understand Mayorkas is suppose to get a vote on Monday. For those who like tracking nominations and their progress may I suggest this site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 So I missed this, but Julie Su was nominated as Deputy Secretary at Labor. Do I get half credit for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDanny Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 hours ago, DMC said: So I missed this, but Julie Su was nominated as Deputy Secretary at Labor. Do I get half credit for that? You do, you do! I missed it too. I wonder why she's not listed in the tracker? edit: It looks like she hasn't officially been named yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, SFDanny said: I wonder why she's not listed in the tracker? It's weird. I think because there hasn't been any official announcement yet. But even still, it seems to be known but not picked up widely for whatever reason. All I can find on a basic search is this Bloomberg post, and then this tidbit from HuffPo (in an article about Biden's appointments): Quote “We’ve been really pleased,” Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said on a conference call with reporters this week, citing the nominations of Chopra and California Labor Secretary Julie Su to be deputy labor secretary on the federal level. “There are just some great, great hires across the board that we’re very excited about.” If Jayapal is going on the record citing it, seems safe to assume it's a done deal. Maybe the explanation is simply just something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDanny Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, DMC said: It's weird. I think because there hasn't been any official announcement yet. But even still, it seems to be known but not picked up widely for whatever reason. All I can find on a basic search is this Bloomberg post, and then this tidbit from HuffPo (in an article about Biden's appointments): If Jayapal is going on the record citing it, seems safe to assume it's a done deal. Maybe the explanation is simply just something like this: I agree it is likely it is just waiting for the official word, but I'm worried that the California EDD scandal could be effecting the delay. I shouldn't get paranoid, and I'm not listening to Toby or Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, SFDanny said: I'm worried that the California EDD scandal could be effecting the delay. I shouldn't get paranoid, and I'm not listening to Toby or Josh. Eh, that's not too paranoid, sounds plausible that may be affecting things. And of course you don't listen to Toby or Josh, you listen to Leo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Buttigieg confirmed 86-13; which is actually the worst showing ever for a Transportation Secretary I believe. Seems like its time for some traffic problems in Alabama and Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Minnesota Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, KalbearAnon said: Minnesota Nice This remains my favorite fact I've learned this year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Fez said: Buttigieg confirmed 86-13; which is actually the worst showing ever for a Transportation Secretary I believe. The voting behavior of Blackburn, Hagerty, Marshall, and Tuberville (and of course Hawley and Rick Scott) on confirmation votes is a clear demonstration of the Trump era's impact on the GOP. Braun, Cramer, and Loomis also voted against Blinken, while Braun voted against Haines and Cramer voted against Yellen. Other than Romney, the only GOP Senator elected during the Trump era that's voted for all five nominees is, weirdly, Cindy Hyde-Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Mayorkas confirmed 56-43. Virtually the same as the cloture vote - Capito and Sullivan joined the 4 obvious GOP yay votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 So there does seem to be some movement on confirmations lately. Vilsack and Granholm have both advanced out of committee, and Cardona apparently had a great hearing today. With Burr's support, he should be able to be confirmed promptly. Michael Regan also had a hearing today, and Marty Walsh's is tomorrow. It'd be nice if they could get some or most of those confirmed by Friday to make the impeachment delay somewhat worth it. OTOH, there still is significant pushback with Becerra, Fudge, and Haaland (hm..what do those three have in common??), and Garland's progress is being held up (albeit somewhat understandably considering how late he was nominated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDanny Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 First sub cabinet position confirmed in Kathleen Hicks as Deputy Secretary of Defense. First woman to hold the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, SFDanny said: First sub cabinet position confirmed in Kathleen Hicks as Deputy Secretary of Defense. Yeah saw that yesterday - nice of them to confirm her via voice vote. Also saw McDonough was confirmed 87-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDanny Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Two new sub-cabinet announcements, one of which we have talked about before, and which I'm very happy to see be made official. Julie Su is finally announced. Quote Wednesday, Feb. 10 Deputy secretary, Department of Energy David Turk was announced.Read more Deputy secretary, Department of Labor Julie Su was announced. tracker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 While not a cabinet post, I'll put this here based on the hypothesis SFDanny is probably the only one interested - Biden considering Lisa Cook for open Fed seat: Quote President Biden is considering nominating Lisa Cook, an economist at Michigan State University, to fill an open seat on the Federal Reserve Board, people familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: The appointment would be historic, since Cook would be the first Black woman to join the Fed. It also would reveal the new president's preferences for monetary policy and how he may reconstitute the Fed, including the chairmanship. Chairman Jerome Powell’s term is up in February 2022, but presidents typically announce a replacement, or whether to renominate the chair, the summer before the expiration. That would be this summer — plenty of time for the financial markets to adjust to the change. [...] Cook’s academic writing suggests she is a dove, meaning she’s less concerned about inflation and more focused on improving labor market conditions. She's also written about the broader effects of racial bias and how “discrimination inflicts a staggering cost on the entire economy.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFDanny Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 19 hours ago, DMC said: While not a cabinet post, I'll put this here based on the hypothesis SFDanny is probably the only one interested - Biden considering Lisa Cook for open Fed seat: I hope I'm not the only other person interested in this possible appointment, but thanks for posting the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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