What if Bush pushes through the Paulson plan via executive order?

[Marsala]

I've heard it speculated that Bush's appearance this morning could be an announcement that he will give the Treasury the necessary spending power. Obviously this would be extremely unconstitutional. Will he actually do it? And if so, what will McCain and Obama's reactions be?

[TexasObserver]

1. he may do just that

[FlyingSquirrel]

2. I say, show him the meaning of "execute"

oops, did I say that? Surely there's some leeway in what I meant.

[BigBearJohn]

3. Impeachment would follow immediately

[fla nocount]

7. That would start at the Speaker's chair, not likely. n/t

[angstlessk]

4. congress OWNS the purse-strings...unless they do a new

Iraq war resolution...for the money...then look out!! Congress will OFFICIALLY become irrelevant!!

[summer borealis]

5. If he did, no one would do a damn thing about it

Except whine.

[riverdale]

6. & Bush's ratings would go up for being a strong leader