It starts already
Here is a link to a Washington Post article that references some of what we have talked about in class on Friday. The Attorney General has resigned, the president must appoint a new A.G, the Senate must confirm the appointment and there is a hotly contested election coming up in November...the plot thickens. Credit will be given to the first 76 students to respond with a 2-3 sentence "thoughts" on the article. Due Thursday of Homecoming week at midnight. Write it well and use some of those techniques to further your argument or as we like to say in class "so what"
Enjoy,
Mr. Thompson
posted by erdecker @ 3:14 PM
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58 Comments:
Kelli Klingerman
"Democrats argued that Republicans should step back and allow Obama to select his own cabinet without GOP obstruction"; this statement matches with what we learned with Machiavelli, and it could be easily argued that the Republicans need to take that advice and just let Obama work it out. It is not right that the Republicans want to delay a decision just for the sole fact that they want to be able to almost fully control the outcome. Obama needs to just do as he sees right and forget what the people around him are telling him to do.
The new Attorney General should be quickly nominated, quick nominees to fill the Judicial position should have Republican Senators' support; therefore, the new Attorney General should have Republican Senators' support. The argument made in this article is against the 'B' of this syllogism, the necessity of the Republican's support in the senate. The article states that if nominations are made early, then President Obama should nominate one with Republican support so that the new Attorney General decision will not be delayed; on the other hand, rushing a nomination during the "lame-duck" season may put the new Attorney General and their ensuing relationship with the senate off to a bad start, and may make it more difficult for President Obama to fill this Judicial seat with a fellow Democrat (as the Republicans will likely hold Senate majority after the upcoming elections), so this period of time should be set apart for the careful consideration of all possible nominees and their qualifications.
The Republicans believe that they should wait till after the senate elections coming up because they believe they will win the majority. Once they win the majority, they will have an easy time approving whoever they want to be the new attorney general. Its going to end up being a political battle in the senate, Democrats vs. Republicans. The democrats will try and get the vote across before they are replaced by the majority of republicans who would vote in favor of a cabinet member who has their ideals. If the republicans can pull this off then they will have a substantial amount of power in future politics.
Michael Streyle
The president should wait until after the mid-term elections in November before appointing a new Attorney General. It wouldn't make sense to have the senate confirm a new AG a month before their terms end. Even with the possibility that the Republicans will gain control after the elections, the logical thing to do is to wait until senators who will actually be affected by the decision are into office before appointing a new Attorney General.
Madison Frei
President Obama's decision on who to nominate for attorney general will heavily impact future politics. Although each nominee is very qualified, I think he should wait until after elections in November so that he will have better insight into which political party will be holding the majority of the power in the Senate. This extra time will also allow Obama to decide for himself which nominee he feels will be best for our government and nation; which will help him display his strength and independence as a leader.
Kristy Strain
Although a new Attorney General would limit political tensions, I feel that Obama should wait until after the elections to name the new Attorney General. If Obama were to decide rather soon, he may be swayed on his decision based upon the leading political party; however, If Obama were to wait, he would utilize the spare time to select the best for the people. In regards to the political party battle, Obama must select the most qualified through his own choice because qualifications and experiences reign far beyond political party's power.
After Eric Holder’s resignation as attorney general, Obama should quickly appoint new candidates for the position to the Senate. With an election coming up in November, Obama may be able to keep a few votes from current Democratic seat holders who will lose their elections in November. This would occur because if the Democrats vote now, Obama may have enough votes for the appointment of an attorney general who agrees with Obama’s legislature. An agreeing attorney general could result in positive PR and the ability to get legislation passed through the judicial courts and have state and local courts more democratically minded as well. And as Senator Charles E Schumer of New York put it “Every president deserves to have his attorney general.”
Daniel Perno
This situation is an example of checks and balances in play. From a political standpoint, it is in the executive branch's, as well as Democratic legislators' best interest to appoint a new Attorney General before the elections; it is in the Republicans' best interest that the President makes his nomination after November so they can contest the decision if they see fit. Regardless of what happens, both branches are restricted by each other, as the executive is at the mercy of the Senate should Republicans gain control while Republican senators are at the mercy of the President should he rush the appointment of a new Attorney General like President Bush did with the appointment of Michael Mukasey to Attorney General in 2007.
Ekaterina Pytel
The Senate having to approve President Obama's nomination of the new Attorney General is an example of the checks and balances principle of the Constitution; with the elections coming up, Republicans hope to delay the decision in hopes that they can have a majority in the Senate and the new Attorney General will be someone they want in that position. Obama still has a year left in office and he is a Democrat, so he should appoint someone he can work with better while he still can; after all, it is his choice who the Attorney General will be, the Senate's job is to approve it not make it for him. Since he is already seen as being a leader who is slow to act, he should attempt to be firm and decisive (according to Machiavelli, appearances are more important than reality).
Laura Harper
It seems as though many politicians in the senate and the house agree that an Attorney General must be appointed soon, but since there has not been a precedent established in a situation like this just months before the midterm elections, There are some tensions between who to pick for the job and who is a right contender. If republicans gain more support in the house they will ultimately gain more power and say in government all together, and their rather strong opinions will critique the actions of Obama and the media will enhance it, for example, "Rather than rush a nominee through the Senate in a lame duck session, I hope the President will now take his time to nominate a qualified individual who can start fresh relationships with Congress".
Madison Petrie
President Obama should not postpone making any decisions until after the midterm election period. In being patient, he would be able to gain helpful insight into which political party is more desirable to the people, BUT he would have a more difficult time with swaying a possibly Republican-dominated Senate to vote for a Democratic Attorney General. Machiavelli would likely agree that Obama should immediately select his own cabinet in order to "tip the balance" in his favor before it's too late and thus strengthen his position as the leader of this country. Making immediate and firm decisions would be better both for his publicity (appearance) and for his overall 'ruling' as president.
Mickenzie Meyers
Article four of the United States Constitution clearly establishes the nation as that of a republic, a government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives. As such, in the case of the appointment of a new attorney general,the individual who holds the power of attorney in representing the government in all legal matters, it is especially relevant that the senators whom the people have elected into their positions have their vote in the approval of the nominated attorney general.If the people have decided to vote out any of the current senators in favor of new policies, and president Obama were to appoint a new attorney general between November and January, our president would be going against the very populace in which our government is based upon.
Jillian Juth
with the resignation of the attorney general there has been a lot of discussion between the senate on who they want as the new attorney general and when they want it to happen. President Obama should give the senators a chance and listen to what they have to say, but in the end he needs to make the decisions to do what he sees as best. At the same time he should not rush into appointing a new attorney general, and should ensure that the best candidate receives the position.
Maggie Keech
Using a delayed vote and the possibility of a Republican majority within the Senate in order to sway the Senate toward a more conservative perspective, members of the Republican party hope to override the president's decision of attorney general so as to make him choose a Republican candidate. The antithesis to this action is shown in the Democratic party's intention to appoint the attorney general before midterms, thus allowing this party's current Senate majority to maintain a Democratic stronghold for the position of attorney general. Since these intended maneuvers demonstrate the system of checks and balances in which the president does not have total control over his decisions, the presidential figure may be deemed useless since his actions are steered by a single party, which proves that the question of the matter is not when to pick the general, but how the president can make his decision without interference.
Lisa Fu
As Sen. Schumer of NY said, "Every president deserves to have his attorney general". This follows under Machiavelli's principles of a ruler needing to choose his advisors wisely and without advice (or contention) from outside parties/the GOP. However, the "confirmation in a GOP-controlled Senate" indicates the checks and balances system set in place, where the Senate has to confirm Obama's appointment of a new AG. This exemplifies a medium between Machiavellian principles and the values of an anti-despotic Republic, which may oftentimes lead to political stagnancy rather than effective political change.
In this distinct situation, government should not be rushed, it should be meticulously thought out through accurate consideration in order to ensure the proper placement of appointing an Attorney General. Waiting until after mid-terms is the rational choice, therefore allowing the president time for choosing the individual he thinks will do best for the country, by assessing their individual qualifications.
In this distinct situation, government should not be rushed, it should be meticulously thought out through accurate consideration in order to ensure the proper placement of appointing an Attorney General. Waiting until after mid-terms is the rational choice, therefore allowing the president time for choosing the individual he thinks will do best for the country, by assessing their individual qualifications.
Brenna Finnegan
Due to Eric Holder’s resignation, President Obama needs to appoint several new candidates to become the Attorney General, with the Senate needing to approve the final decision. The Republican’s would like to wait until after the upcoming election as they seemed to feel as though they are going to become the majority of the Senate after the election. This would give the Republican’s more say (votes) in who becomes the AG. On the other hand, it would be to the advantage of the Democrats to get an AG into office now, as they have control over the Senate. With a new Democratic AG supporting his President’s view, it may make it easier to pass new legislation supported by the Democrats.
Jenny Molitor
With the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder, an argument can be made for both a fast election and for a delayed election. From a democratic point of view, a quick election is in high favor. This way, more than likely, a democrat can fill the empty seat and support and push the president's views. Since the democrats are pushing for a fast election, the republicans are pushing for a delayed election. With the upcoming elections in Nov., the polls are looking to be that republicans will hold the senate. So by delaying the election, republicans are more likely to vote in an Attorney General who will favor the republican views. A case can be made too as to what course of action should be taken by Obama. If he rushes the elections, he could end up choosing a candidate that doesn't amount to much and then go through this process all over again, or he can wait and have the soon-to-be republican based senate have their pick of the new Attorney General.
Anna Sifferath
Democrats and Republicans are duking it out for control over the Senate in the upcoming AG conformation and it highlights the constitution's emphasis on checks and balances. It shows the interaction that the legislative branch must approve actions within the executive branch.
Elizabeth Parry
It is more important for Obama to make a decision on whether he is going to select a new Attorney General before or after the midterm election, so that this issue can be dealt with and these politicians can move on with doing their jobs. Although the selection of the new Attorney General will impact the future, there are greater issues currently affecting the world that must be addressed first. In accordance with Machiavelli’s principles, Obama should make this decision either on his own, or with limited and requested suggestions from his closest advisors, in order to drive the current government back to stability.
Waiting until after the Mid-term elections is the best option the president has. Rushing to fill in the AG position with a democrat will just led to more anger and possible gridlock between the two major parties. Allowing the incoming senate the right to choose is the most logical decision because those senators will be the ones working with the AG. With the extra time Obama can then pick the candidate who will not only be the most qualified but be the one who will most likely be supported by both parties.
Obama wants a trustworthy adviser, trustworthy advisers come from being handpicked, therefore Obama must choose his own Attorney General. In the wake of the upcoming midterm election, Obama should strive to quickly appoint the new Attorney General as the senate, who would approve the appointment, would still be on the president's side of the aisle. This plan of action would fall in line with the Machiavellian ideal of a leader appointing his own advisers, as Obama would have someone with whom to put trust in.
The president should wait to assign the attorney general until after elections, because it really wouldn't make sense to assign one now for a short amount of time to have everything change so soon. But with the executive branch being under so much heat from the republicans, there might be some conflict with the democrats and republicans.
President Obama should wait until after the elections in November to chose who to nominate for the new Attorney General. It would be the most logical and fair thing to do. This would allow each of the nominees to be considered equally, which will be better for everyone in the long run. It would also portray President Obama as a leader who thinks carefully about making a decision instead of making a hectic choice.
For President Obama delaying the time before he announces his Attorney General is the most viable way to go. Choosing a AG right of the blue, could cause unaccepting views from countering parties aka the Republican Party. Allowing for more opinions from his senate office would not only benefit him but he'd be supported by it because the decision was made thoroughly by not just him.
All of the possibly nominees are well qualified for the job of Attorney General; the real issue is the close proximity to the election. Republicans believe they will have the majority post election so it is most beneficial for them if Obama waited to make his choice. Being a democrat, he could decide to pick before the election to secure a democratic Attorney General, but he should also consider that it may be easier to pass bills with the Republicans having a more favorable opinion of him. *side note- how can the Republicans gain the majority with only a 20% approval rating and democrats at 32ish%?
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Since the attorney general resigned the GOP have been persuading Obama to wait until January to elect a new Attorney General. If Obama were to wait, the vote would certainly be for a republican which would cause this party to have too much control. Obama needs to make a decision quickly because waiting until January will cause the power to slip out of his hands. Obama needs to be like a rock, know what he wants, and not let others persuade his decisions.
The timing of Holder's resignation makes it difficult to predict a clear winner for the position of Attorney General. If the vote is rushed and held during the lame-duck session, while the Democrats hold majority, then the new Attorney General will be a Democrat. However, if the vote is held until after the upcoming elections, and the Republicans attain the majority, as is predicted, then the Attorney General will be Republican.
Ashton Naumann
A man who prescribed to Pericles' idea of "equal justice to all men alike in their private disputes" Eric Holder stepped down from the Attorney General position leaving Obama a double edged sword of picking a replacement. Obama must balance Machiavelli's ruling paradigm of the lion and the fox. He must not be too cautious in his decision for this signifies weakness to the wolves that are his critics (and they are numerous), but he must also thoroughly analyze his options and recognize the cause and effect chain link fence spawning from each potential candidate. It is vital that Obama chooses the candidate that is most qualified while doing it in a way where he maintains the good will of the people.
As the Attorney General steps down, Obama is faced with a extremely tough decision. Not only does he have to decide who the new AG will be, but he will also have to decide when he will select them. If he decides to select a new AG before the midterm election, he might feel rushed and make a poor decision. If he chooses to select the AG after the midterm election and the republicans win the house, he will have a lot of Republican influence in his decision, and will ultimately have more time to make his choice. But as Machiavelli said, a ruler must make his own decisions, without help from his cabinet. Selecting an AG isn't the utmost important item on the list of things to do at the moment, as we have other things far more significant to take care of, such as ISIS. I believe it would be most wise for Obama to wait his decision out to make a more thoughtful selection.
Blake Harris
Since Eric Holder's resignation was so close to the 2014 mid-term elections, it has created a hectic situation to add to politicians workload in Washington. As leader of this country, Barack Obama should wait until after the elections to allow each candidate to receive a fair consideration for the position that holds a lot of power within the government. Even if the House of Representatives and Senate became a GOP majority because of the elections, taking the time to find the right candidate would be best to prevent Obama from receiving even more scrutiny than he already has.
Stephen Bly
It would be better for the Attorney General to be nominated after the elections. The reason the democrats want to choose the AG before the election is because they would still have the majority in house. Because they know it is not likely they will have majority after the election, they want to abuse the power they have while they still have it. If Obama waits till after the elections, there will be no abuse of power.
Obama should name the new Attorney General after the mid-term elections. Because some members of the Senate will not be there for the majority of the new Attorney General's term, the new members must be allowed to vote. If the Senate becomes predominantly Republican, the President should still support the decisions of the Senate.
Kevin Byrne
Obama should be swift in his decision to appoint a new attorney general because if he holds out until reelection the republicans and many analysts of the government have a strong belief that the republicans would potentially win that battle in the senate and this new attorney general on the republican side would lead to a significant amount of power in the future and could make the government very lopsided. Obama also should appoint a new attorney general soon because of the instant benefits it could have in regards to passing Obama's legislature before his final days in the office are over.
Tommy Powell
"Every president deserves to have his attorney general" - this statement should not be taken lightly; President Obama should be able to choose his own attorney general. If our next President disagrees with his decision, then they are free to choose a different one. In the short term, however, it would be advantageous to the President and the current Democratic majority to cast the vote before new senators begin their terms, allowing them to retain more power at least until the next election.
Amber Thomas
As the former Attorney General has resigned, Obama is faced with the decision of who to appoint as the new Attorney General, and when to do so. In order to make these important decisions, Obama must remember Machiavelli's rule that a ruler should never take advice on what to decide, and when to decide it; he needs to make this decision on his own. Even if Obama does not know what his decision is going to be in regards to appointing a new Attorney General, he should take Machiavelli's advice to always appear perfect and appear as if he is confident in his actions in order to settle this issue throughout the nation.
The new Attorney General should be quickly nominated since it would be in the best interest of President Obama, since if he waits too long then the Senate will most likely be a Republican one, while Obama is Democratic. Although the President should not simply quicken his decision because of this, because then the wrong person might get elected as said in the quote "Rather than rush a nominee through the Senate in a lame duck session, I hope the President will now take his time to nominate a qualified individual who can start fresh relationships with Congress". This is significant because it displays how politics in our country can often display selfish choices for our own wants,instead of choices that are best for our country.
The controversy over the choice of Attorney General is evocative of the prevailing mindset of politicians in our country at this point as it portrays the lengths to which these two parties will go to cripple their opponent. Other than not running our country, the politicians we elect are inconceivably well-versed at wasting time over decisions which at the end of the day are commonplace and should be accomplished with no debate. The right of the President to pick his own cabinet as long as the candidate he chooses is qualified, far outweighs the necessity for all of this time waste when Congress could instead revert to getting nothing done about our crippling debt or the sorry state of our education system.
Paul Cyr
I believe that the nomination for Attorney General should be made after the elections. The new members of congress should be the ones there for the decision because it would not make sense for the old members to make a decision and then leave. It would be as if the seniors at JM voted for a new Vice Principle a week before graduation. I also agree with Sen. Charles E. Schumer, as he says "Every president deserves to have his attorney general." The executive and legislative branches are supposed to work separate of each other, thus Obama should be able to make his choice and then congress can levy their rights to checks if needed on his decision.
Bailey Olson
The unprecedented midterm resignation of attorney general Eric Holder poses a challenge in the White House. President Obama has to decide if he should appoint a new general right away or wait until after midterm elections. The better choice for Obama is to quickly choose a candidate. By making a fast decision, Obama will be able to have a better chance at having more Democratic control in a house that is likely to become more Republican controlled. If Obama were to wait, the Republican majority would not be as willing to vote for a candidate from the Democratic party, thus conflicting with Obama's democratic viewpoint.
Anna Henning
While there are many factions that are attempting to influence Obama's decision on appointing an attorney general, Obama should abide by Machiavelli's principle of only taking advice when asked for. Obama should wait until after the mid-term elections to ensure that all new and old members are being represented in his decision. The overall decision is a current example of two principles of government; Limited Government and Checks and Balances.
Colin Jacobs
President Obama should call a "lame-duck" session in order to have a democrat controlled senate confirm his new attorney general before republicans can gain control in the senate. It is irresponsible and childish for republicans, such as Ted Cruz, to purposefully hold the vote until after the new congress is sworn in. No one other than the president himself knows who can advise him in the best way possible, and republicans trying to stranglehold his choice is damaging to the stability of our government.
Roohi Katarya
Due to Eric Holder Jr.'s resignation of attorney general, President Obama is left to decide who to nominate for this position. Republicans argue that Obama should wait after senate elections whereas the Democrats believe the Republicans should keep out of Obama's way. According to Machiavelli, Obama should not be taking advice on this decision when he has not asked for it.
Jordan Campbell
Since the recent resignation of Eric Holder from Attorney General, president Obama has to make a wise choice whether to choose a new one before or after midterm elections. Using Machiavelli's philosophies, it would make president Obama seem to be more confident, and a stronger leader than to have to rely on others to help him make a decision. In this case, it would be more beneficial for Obama to make a decision sooner rather than later in order to secure a more Democratic Attorney General. Although this may seem unfair, it will make Obama a stronger and more respected leader to make a decision that will benefit for him and his party.
Chase Wilfahrt
I think that it is pretty convenient that the republicans are wanting a delayed election for the next Attorney General because they know that they are going to contain the most control after the elections in November. However I do to an extent agree with this outcome because this will cause a more delicate selection of people to take on the position of Attorney General, but I also don't agree with this because it seems like the parties are more concerned with who has the most power.
Madison Emery
When nominating the new Attorney General, Obama should be cognizant of what will be most beneficial to the general public instead of his political party. He should act in accordance with Rousseau's beliefs and take into account the general will of the people, as opposed to the will of the Senate. In this case it is in the best interest of the people for Obama to delay his nomination, because a positive relationship between him and the Senate will benefit the people more than a Democratic Attorney General.
Morgan Madura
Although Machiavelli may have said that "appearances are most important" in this case Obama's decision will affect more than his public persona. I believe that even though he is known for being slow to react he shouldn't make a quick decision to make himself look better. Instead Obama should wait it out and nominate the new Attorney General in a timely manor.
shawn Alexander
The GOP is obviously advocating for the new attorney general to be selected post elections because of the expected republican majority in the senate.it is the senate's job to either approve or deny the president's choice, which means the GOP wants to wait for a time where their influence will limit the new attorney general to a more conservative person. it is in the presidents best interest to select one now, when his choice is more likely to be approved.
Obama should appoint a new Attorney General before the elections to help the progression of the country and stop the political nonsense. The longer he waits, the longer the media can scrutinize him for being slow to react. Once a new Attorney General is put in position, the country can move forward and take care of more important issues.
Ally Gran
Since the resignation of Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., Obama has been running a sickening gauntlet between Republicans and Democrats, who both want house majority and are thirsty for power. In my opinion, President Obama should ignore all comments from the parties and choose whom he thinks best for the position, it is his right to appoint his own cabinet. The article largely talked about political affiliation and strategy, but also vaguely mentioned individual nominees and their qualifications for the job. Obama needs to pick between these qualified candidates, between the “former White house counsel” member and the “former associate for the attorney general” and NOT between political parties. Machiavelli gave the advice to refrain from taking political advice until absolutely needed for a reason, because it is a leader’s decision; whoever Obama chooses, he will be choosing whom he thinks best and our President definitely has the right to choose his own cabinet. Democrats and Republicans have the right to voice their opinion, but Obama will (hopefully) do what’s best for the country, not his political party. Yes, it may be easier to pass Republican bills if the Republicans have the majority and vice versa, but honestly American government doesn’t have to be just blue or red, it can and should be a glorious shade of purple. Obama can choose a Republican or Democrat, as long as he/she is fit for the job.
Jackson Miller
I think that Obama needs to elect a new Attorney General as soon as he can because as of now the republicans carry more sets in the senate. If they elect a new attorney general after elections the republicans will gain more seats and the new AG will most likely be a republican rather than a democrat.
Sam Woog
There is debate surrounding the issue of the selection of a new Attorney General. Democrats support Obama’s ability to select his own cabinet uninhibited by the GOP, and argue that Republicans should step away to allow for this process. Machiavelli states that a leader should surround himself with credible advisors; The Republican party should provide Obama with the space he needs to make the decision he deems best.
Jake Houghton
The decision of Attorney General need not be so complicated, with political party's frequently tripping over each other as they struggle to settle the most trivial of issues. In accordance with Plato's "The Allegory of the Cave", a ruler/ person in a position of power should seek only to aid others, as opposed to the modern day political landscape that pits various factions of government against one another, quarreling for personal gain. While our current situation may not be so clear cut and simple, our "leaders", senators, should look beyond their party minded alliances to make decisions that will benefit the general public.
Zach Boyer
The president should take his time to carefully select a new attorney general until after the November elections. Not only will this allow the president to make an educated choice but will also the new senators voted into office a choice of who they will be working with. It wouldn't make sense to rush this decision and have senators not affected by the nominee anymore vote.
Savannah Simms (I was gone when this was assigned and you said I could still get credit for this assignment)
"'Allowing Democratic senators, many of whom will likely have just been defeated at the polls, to confirm Holder’s successor would be an abuse of power that should not be countenanced,' Cruz said in a statement.
Democrats argued that Republicans should step back and allow Obama to select his own cabinet without GOP obstruction."
Although it is important for President Obama to have an Attorney General by his side, the growing tension between the main two political parties involved in the upcoming election is almost enough to justify a new AG being nominated until after the election to avoid swaying one party into more control than the other. While it appears the Republicans are the only ones anxious and blinded by the idea of additional power in the U.S. government, the Democrats are also most likely doing their best to get ahead and have a Democrat in the AG seat despite their calm claims that the President deserves the opportunity to make a decision without pressure.
All of this is relevant because although members of both parties are e legible for election to this position, the member of the party that is elected will drastically change the amount of control his or her party has on our government, and by upsetting the losing party too much, the President can lose their support, making the rest of his time in office very trying.
The democrats argue that, since the choosing of the Attorney General has been done before in merely 8 short weeks, and since Obama deserves to have an AG ASAP, it should be decided swiftly, so that Obama can "select his own cabinet without GOP obstruction." Whereas Republicans argue that since in normal circumstances this process can take up to two months President Obama should take his time, and be selective in choosing to make sure He gets it right the first time. In short both arguments go to mask that both sides wish to be able to be a deciding factor in which party and which candidate gets the position of Attorney General and in waiting, this would benefit the Republican party, and in making a swift decision would convenience the Democratic party. In my opinion this is inhabiting the president from making an unbiased and the best decision for the country (by both parties being stiflingly biased and greedy)ideally both parties would evaluate each candidate President Obama chose based on skill set and what He/She had to offer in terms of "forming a more perfect union" and positive impact on bettering the country.
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