Except for all three branches being taken over by a fascist kakistocracy that ignores and invents laws at will and with absolute impunity, you mean? Sure.
I’d argue that it constitutes a pretty significant change, though.
Appointing anyone without the consent of Jericho Johnson might be de jure allowed and valid, but since it’s against the wishes of the fascist regime, it’s de facto not going to be allowed.
A lot has changed in the 12 years since that article was published…
Nothing about federal law or the Constitution has changed that would prevent a federal judge from swearing in a member of Congress
Except for all three branches being taken over by a fascist kakistocracy that ignores and invents laws at will and with absolute impunity, you mean? Sure.
I’d argue that it constitutes a pretty significant change, though.
Appointing anyone without the consent of Jericho Johnson might be de jure allowed and valid, but since it’s against the wishes of the fascist regime, it’s de facto not going to be allowed.