Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

47of74

(18,470 posts)
Mon May 1, 2017, 02:03 PM May 2017

One step closer to being rid of Gov Brainfart

We're one step closer to being rid of Governor Brainfart.

Branstad is scheduled for a Tuesday hearing in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, something former U.S. ambassador to Barbados, Mary Kramer, has gone through.

“The members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will have questions for him regarding trade and human rights,” Kramer said.

“The job as ambassador has so many facets to it,” Quinn added. “It’s about security of Americans. It’s about security of your embassy. It’s about cooperating in areas like terrorism. It’s about business. There’s probably 100,000 Americans in China, (so he will be responsible for) protecting them and their well-being.”

Should Branstad gain the committee’s approval, the full Senate then votes on Branstad’s nomination. If confirmed, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds would become Iowa’s next governor.


I wonder if Brainfart realizes yet that a big part of his job will be explaining 3am tweet storms from the Presidunce to the Chinese government?

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
One step closer to being rid of Gov Brainfart (Original Post) 47of74 May 2017 OP
C'mon Senate. What's taking so long. progressoid May 2017 #1

progressoid

(50,753 posts)
1. C'mon Senate. What's taking so long.
Mon May 1, 2017, 05:49 PM
May 2017

I'm not thrilled about Reynolds, but getting Terry out of Des Moines - not to mention, out of the country - will be a yuuuge relief.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Iowa»One step closer to being ...