[Buckeye McFrog]

I agree, except I think Trump should recess appoint someone like Joe DeGenova that the Swamp will really HATE when the Senate is forced into recess.

Then name his real pick when they reconvene. If they won’t confirm they can stick with the guy they really hate.

[Political Junkie Too]

That's an interesting play. I hadn't thought of that, but I like it for hardball to get who he really wants.

On the other hand, as I suggested up-thread, to get someone truly effective in this role, he would need someone who doesn't want a long Beltway career, because of the long knives from the Democrats. That's why I kept the appointment for the entire year. Then use a true confirmation in 2020 at the start of the election season to launch the campaign.

Then, let the friendly Senate confirm the vacating AG to an appellate court for a lifetime job. This way, we won't have an AG who becomes timid by constantly looking over his shoulder for threats to his future career.

-PJ