![]() ![]() ![]() The media is nearly completely behind Leffingwell. He believes he will have more than enough votes to get Leffingwell through. Nevertheless, Munson falls in line to rally the Senators. No matter where Senators fall on Leffingwell, nearly all are perplexed by the President’s desire to rush the nomination through confirmation and how little the President has consulted with anyone. Chief in opposition to Leffingwell is the very conservative Minority Senator Seabright Cooley of South Carolina. Some conservatives line up against Leffingwell, while some members of the Minority party wish to learn more about him before making up their minds. Most notable in his support is Senator Fred Van Ackerman. Leffingwell has the support of many in the Majority party, especially the liberal wing. Senator Bob Munson, Majority Leader, unexpectedly learns of Leffingwell’s nomination through the news media, having had no previous notification from the President, also of the Majority party. It recounts the confirmation process surrounding the President’s controversial nomination to Secretary of State, Robert A. “Advise and Consent” is a political drama novel by Allen Drury. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
May 2023
Categories |