McConnell and Boehner are quite the dazzling duo, aren't they? ~  ~ Sooz

December 19, 2011 10:00 AM
McConnell's abuses continue unabated
By Steve Benen

The Senate was able to make some temporary progress on tax policy over the weekend. The chamber had far less success on filling lingering vacancies.

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Saturday afternoon blocked more than 50 judicial and executive branch nominees, demanding assurances that President Obama not make recess appointments during Christmas break.

Republicans are wary of Obama appointing a director to the new agency tasked with implementing Wall Street reform during the congressional recess. […]

“We are ready and willing to move forward, by consent, with a package of nominations to positions in both the executive and judicial branches,â€

It's called "compromise".

I'd say Obama needs to grow a pair, give McConnell a heart-felt middle finger and recess appoint every single outstanding position.
Jesus, his first term is soon up and who knows what the future brings?