04-26-2018, 05:34 PM
Also today..........
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CIA Director Mike Pompeo was confirmed by a Senate vote of 57-42 to become Secretary of State.
It was one of the narrowest margins in history for SoS confirmation, with many senators expressing deep concerns about Pompeo's previous public statements on hawkish use of military force, forced regime change, and Muslims.
His temperament was also a concern for some of the senators when considering Pompeo for the nation's chief diplomatic role.
Pompeo was able to overcome the obstacles by getting six Democratic votes from senators facing re-election this year in Trump country, securing one Independent vote, and working with President Trump to convince Republican senator Rand Paul to drop his opposition to Pompeo's appointment.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-pompeo...1524762540
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I have a low opinion of Mike Pompeo and his positions having watched and listened to him over the years. I hope he pleasantly surprises me and does a good job for our country.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo was confirmed by a Senate vote of 57-42 to become Secretary of State.
It was one of the narrowest margins in history for SoS confirmation, with many senators expressing deep concerns about Pompeo's previous public statements on hawkish use of military force, forced regime change, and Muslims.
His temperament was also a concern for some of the senators when considering Pompeo for the nation's chief diplomatic role.
Pompeo was able to overcome the obstacles by getting six Democratic votes from senators facing re-election this year in Trump country, securing one Independent vote, and working with President Trump to convince Republican senator Rand Paul to drop his opposition to Pompeo's appointment.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-pompeo...1524762540
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I have a low opinion of Mike Pompeo and his positions having watched and listened to him over the years. I hope he pleasantly surprises me and does a good job for our country.