What if we elect the attorney general

[Alinvegas]

As a non partisan office. Think about it. This way the position is independent of the president and not beholding to him/her.

 

[EatTheRich]

I think we should.

 

[Dawg]

The office would be as corrupt as all the other elected offices

 

[Boltlady]

As a non partisan office. Think about it. This way the position is independent of the president and not beholding to him/her.

Even though the Prez appoints him/her the position is already supposed to be independent and non-partisan.

 

[bdtex]

As a non partisan office. Think about it. This way the position is independent of the president and not beholding to him/her.

The advise and consent role of the Senate in the AG nomination/cofirmation process is at least somewhat of a check on unqualified persons serving as AG.

 

[Alinvegas]

The advise and consent role of the Senate in the AG nomination/cofirmation process is at least somewhat of a check on unqualified persons serving as AG.

That depends upon who is in charge of the Senate. Also, the office is hardly independent.

 

[bdtex]

That depends upon who is in charge of the Senate. Also, the office is hardly independent.

I don't think it being an elected position in a popular vote or electoral college election would make it better. You do. Reasonable minds can differ.

 

[Dawg]

Even though the Prez appoints him/her the position is already supposed to be independent and non-partisan.

supposed---- is the key word over looked

 

[middleview]

As a non partisan office. Think about it. This way the position is independent of the president and not beholding to him/her.

Yeah! Let's select the Secretary of Defense, Homeland Security....all of the president's cabinet. What a great idea!

 

[EatTheRich]

The advise and consent role of the Senate in the AG nomination/cofirmation process is at least somewhat of a check on unqualified persons serving as AG.

It assures that the AG will be acceptable to the grandees at least.

 

[Alinvegas]

Yeah! Let's select the Secretary of Defense, Homeland Security....all of the president's cabinet. What a great idea!

That's not what I am saying. If you want to have a reasonable discussion count me in, if you want to act like a fool, count me out.

 

[Jack4freedom]

That depends upon who is in charge of the Senate. Also, the office is hardly independent.

It should be but I would rather see the AG be elected rather than appointed too.

 

[Dawg]

Yeah! Let's select the Secretary of Defense, Homeland Security....all of the president's cabinet. What a great idea!

will half of Bidens women in his admin still be women