There was a small window of opportunity at the beginning for Sessions to refuse the appointment based on all this Russia crap. But now it is likely that McConnell won’t act to have the Senate confirm a new appointee.
Trump is stuck with Sessions and would be stuck with Rosenstein if Sessions resigns.
Talk about a total suck situation!
I think Trump could select a new nominee for AG who would serve until the end of the congressional session or until confirmed by the senate. That, however, is not a great solution either. An ‘unconfirmed’ AG would be viewed as a Trump-creature by the Media and would be portrayed as such. He/She might be plagued by threatened resignations by deputies every step of the way.
Not necessarily. Actually, if Sessions resigns, Trump doesn't need approval by the Senate to appoint someone to fill the position. Under the Vacancies Reform Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 3345-3349d , he can appoint anyone he wants as acting Attorney General. He does not have to wait for a recess appointment and Rosenstein won't become acting Attorney General. This person will have all the powers of the Attorney General, just not the title.
would be stuck with Rosenstein if Sessions resigns.
Since Sessions has recused himself from all things Russia and Hillary, Trump is stuck with Rosenstein anyway since he has been the one put in charge of everything. Fox guarding the hen house stuck.