Frustrations are Growing as Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY, 21st District) wait to be Confirmed as Ambassador to the United Nations, could stretch until April due to the House’s Ultra-Slim Majority.
Stefanik is facing aUnique Problem. Despite numerous International Crises facing the U.S. and UN, She is considered more Valuable in the House as Lawmakers try to cobble together Trump’s Agenda. That was especially the Case, for a Dramatic Tuesday Vote on the House’s Budget Resolution, when Her Presence was Crucial. But even with that out of the way, Stefanik is likely to remain Sidelined from Her UN Post, as the Senate is showing few signs it will move on Her Nomination.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA, 4th District) is the driving Fforce behind that Decision. “There’s significant frustration,” said One Source familiar with the matter, adding the Speaker has long been “slow walking” giving the thumbs-up for Stefanik’s Confirmation to move forward to the Senate. A Johnson Spokesperson, however, suggested that HGe is Not the Deciding Factor in the Delay.
“Speaker Johnson has said that timing for Rep. Stefanik’s confirmation is a matter for the White House and the Senate to resolve and that he will be supportive of their approach,” the Spokesperson said. “Rep. Stefanik is being a team player and will make a great ambassador.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said that the Chamber is ready to move on Her Nomination, Pointing to the White House. “Most of what we’re doing has been coordinated with the White House and how they want to see these [nominations] roll through,” Thune said. “We’ll look to them for some direction on that.”
But other Ssources say the White House is looking to Johnson, who has the Task of Handling the Delicate Majority, for the Go-Ahead before plucking Her away.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
No comments:
Post a Comment