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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Shouldn’t his qualifications include... prosecuting something? At some point? [/quote]

He’s successfully lead the SEC which prosecutes civil cases, often in parallel with criminal authorities.

It’s not a traditional background for a U.S. Attorney, but it’s not completely out of left field.

Had Trump simply nominated Clayton and Berman stayed on until confirmation, I don’t think this would generate much controversy.  These posts are supposed to be filled with a presidentially nominated person confirmed by the Senate.

Because of the very questionable effort to oust Berman before Clayton is confirmed, Clayton’s confirmation will be more contentious, through no fault of his own.[/quote]

OMG, no his DB ties are more than just being associated with a firm, and no, there is a difference between prosecuting criminal and civil cases in an AG office and being a white shoe lawfirm attorney.

Stop trying to normalize this. It is a horrible look for the rule of law and normal procedure in our country.[/quote]

I don’t see how nominating Clayton upends the rule of law, despite his somewhat unconventional background for the position.  It’s returning to the normal procedure of nominating someone to fill the post that will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

I agree with you more about how Berman is being treated until his replacement is confirmed.[/quote]

Nominating Clayton doesn't upend the rule of law. It is removing Berman immediately and replacing him with Chris Cristie's personal attorney that is illegal. As soon as Clayton is confirmed by the Senate for this particular role, Berman would be out. But I am not sure McConnell is going to want to upend the Senate with this right now, given Clayton's ties. I could actually see enough GOP Senators opposing this, and/or the Dems successfully filibustering.[/quote]

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