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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRahm Emanuel, target of the left, may be rescued by Republicans
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rahm-emanuel-ambassador-republican-support/2021/09/18/dc76cfd6-1738-11ec-a5e5-ceecb895922f_story.htmlFormer Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, whose nomination to become ambassador to Japan has angered liberal activists, has clinched the votes of at least three Republican senators, giving him an important buffer against possible Democratic defections and boosting his chances of winning confirmation in the evenly divided Senate.
Emanuel, who has held powerful positions in government for three decades, is waging an aggressive behind-the-scenes effort to secure votes from Democrats and Republicans, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Among his earliest coups are Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of former president Donald Trump; Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), the fourth-ranking GOP senator, who has opted not to seek reelection next year; and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a centrist fresh off winning a fifth term.
I havent used the word diplomatic in a sentence describing Rahm Emanuel very often, Blunt said of the nominee, who is known for his brash personality. But in this case, I think he will meet that standard. Blunt said he expects several Republicans will join him in voting for Emanuel and added, In a 50-50 Senate, it doesnt take a lot of Republicans to get this job done.
The fight over Emanuels nomination offers a fresh glimpse into the nations reckoning on race and police violence, given his wrestling with those issues as Chicago mayor. It will also test the power of personal relationships in Congress, given Emanuels longtime relations there.
Emanuel, who has held powerful positions in government for three decades, is waging an aggressive behind-the-scenes effort to secure votes from Democrats and Republicans, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Among his earliest coups are Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of former president Donald Trump; Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), the fourth-ranking GOP senator, who has opted not to seek reelection next year; and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), a centrist fresh off winning a fifth term.
I havent used the word diplomatic in a sentence describing Rahm Emanuel very often, Blunt said of the nominee, who is known for his brash personality. But in this case, I think he will meet that standard. Blunt said he expects several Republicans will join him in voting for Emanuel and added, In a 50-50 Senate, it doesnt take a lot of Republicans to get this job done.
The fight over Emanuels nomination offers a fresh glimpse into the nations reckoning on race and police violence, given his wrestling with those issues as Chicago mayor. It will also test the power of personal relationships in Congress, given Emanuels longtime relations there.
I mean, I guess I see why Republicans like him. He covered up details in the murder of Laquan McDonald, and:
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Rahm Emanuel, target of the left, may be rescued by Republicans (Original Post)
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
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WhiskeyGrinder
(22,145 posts)1. Kick.
Doc Sportello
(7,455 posts)2. K&R
Methinks diplomacy is not Emanuel's strong suit. And that's kind of important for an ambassador.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,145 posts)3. It's not, and yet, here we are.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,145 posts)4. Kick because come the fuck on.
aocommunalpunch
(4,223 posts)5. LMAO
Republicans support him. That tells you ALL you need to know. GTFOH.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,145 posts)6. Kicking because I believe not enough people have seen the video.
jcgoldie
(11,584 posts)7. gross
completely tone def
Elessar Zappa
(13,650 posts)8. Can't stand Emmanuel.
I dont think he should be considered for any important position in our government.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,145 posts)9. It's embarrassing.