https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12 Students will give a brief paragraph response to the article, considering 1. What role does Pence play in this process? 2. How does the process work? 3. Is this indicative of party polarization or Pompeo's merit? 4. Presidents are typically given much credit in selecting their cabinet. Why might this be resisted here? 5. Why is the committee process important for filling cabinet roles? en-us 2018-04-23 11:31:36 UTC 2018-04-23 12:31:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342091 2018-04-23 12:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342091 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342222 2018-04-23 12:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342222 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342316 Pompeo is an unfavorable candidate for the cabinet position and it is possible that the confirmation vote in the senate could be 50-50, Pence would then be needed to break the tie and he would most likely appoint Pompeo.  ]]> 2018-04-23 12:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342316 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342513 A majority vote is needed in the Senate to approve this nomination. If there is no majority, Pence would be there to break the tie. The resistance by many Democrats shows the party polarization within Congress. Many Democrats are resisting this nomination because they feel if they approve it, in a way, they are approving of Trump. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342513 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342522 The entire situation is a mixture of both. Pompey shows tendencies which make him seem unfavorable, however it also doesn’t help that the Democrats are generally opposed to support of someone seemingly loyal to Trump. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342522 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342602 The GOP currently has a narrow lead and Pence could provide an additional vote to aid in Pompeo’s nomination in the case of a tie. Pompeo’s nomination is being resisted due to primarily democratic concerns about his ability to amplify Trump’s own thoughts (like minded). However, some democrats may be resisting due to not wanting to support Trump in any way - even though Pompeo may be more than qualified for the position.]]> 2018-04-23 12:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342602 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342658 Although presidents are given much credit for selecting their cabinet, it is Senate who confirm. So ultimately it’s the Senate who should be getting credit for selecting the president’s cabinet. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342658 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342693 Because Pence is there president of the senate, he can cast a tie-breaking vote in a confirmation hearing if needed, which might be necessary because of the amount of opposition against Pompeo. This opposition may be partially due party polarization, but in the past Secretaries of State have not faced much opposition regardless of their party. This may be because of the unfavorable view most Democrats and many republicans have toward the president, or it could be to to Pompeo’s reputation as belligerent and anti-diplomacy.]]> 2018-04-23 12:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342693 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342765 Mike pence, as Vice President, can cast a tie-breaking vote as we have already seen him do once so far. Pompeo’s merits as well as party polarization contribute to him being a controversial candidate, but at least the committee process is doing their job in vetting cabinet members.]]> 2018-04-23 12:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254342765 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343034 Pence is important because he is the Vice President so he can cast a vote in the Senate that can break a tie. He could likely help Pompeo win because since he's Vice President, he would most likely approve Trump's nominee. Therefore, his support of Pompeo would give Pompeo a better chance at being approved. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343034 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343465 Mike Pompeo is being nominated for the next Secretary of State and congress is currently in conflict because they're really 50/50 on this issue and it will most likely result in a tie that Pence will have to break because he's the VP. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343465 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343521 Pence is allowed to cast a vote in the Senate, which may help confirm Pompeo. There has been resistance from Democrats not because Pompeo is totally unqualified, but because of party affiliation. Democrats don’t want to appoint him because they don’t support Trump, and they also don’t like what Pompeo would embolden in the president. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343521 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343869 The committee process is important to ensure that the selected candidate for the right position. If the nominee has shown either low merit or a sketchy past, the committee can choose to avoid them altogether. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254343869 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254344466 2018-04-23 12:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254344466 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254345027 Mike Pence as Vice President can break ties and would most likely vote in favor of Pompeo as a republican.]]> 2018-04-23 12:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254345027 https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254346126 Because credit is given to the president for nominations , Democrats, and even some more moderate republicans, don’t want to vote for Pompeo because it would imply that they are supporting Trump. Voting one way or another could have an effect on whether or not their constituents vote for them in the midterm election, so the congressman have to be careful. ]]> 2018-04-23 12:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cmfisher2/kl7hbi4xzz12/wish/254346126