If Joe declares he won’t run, McConnell will concoct a new rule that lame ducks can’t appoint anybody. If he gets what’s on the table now, in the next week or so, he’ll have as significant a term as Lbj. Executive orders can patch the Manchin potholes, if dems get the next one; and hold congress next year. He should pass the torch in 23. If the negotiations drag on another month, Reds probably sweep 22 & 24.
If Joe declares he won’t run, McConnell will concoct a new rule that lame ducks can’t appoint anybody. If he gets what’s on the table now, in the next week or so, he’ll have as significant a term as Lbj. Executive orders can patch the Manchin potholes, if dems get the next one; and hold congress next year. He should pass the torch in 23. If the negotiations drag on another month, Reds probably sweep 22 & 24.