I know he said he would, but legally where does he stand?
2007-03-20 12:31:40 · 13 answers · asked by itsdabigbadwolf 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Based on historical precedent, dating back to Thomas Jefferson, he can certainly fight it.
Ultimately, it would have to be determined by the Supreme Court.
2007-03-20 12:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh for crying outloud...when is congress going to stop whining like ten year olds and start doing something about Social Security. Medicare, affordable housing, VA benefits, Trade deficit, Federal budget, etc. I didn't vote for anyone out to get revenge on the administration I voted for them to do something with the problems they have created. Patrick Leahy sucks!
2007-03-20 12:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by jeff_loves_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Until January of 2009
2007-03-20 12:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
No. The NIE is an estimate, and that is probable incorrect. The UN, Israel, and previous US intelligence comments have all exact that Iran has larger that is use of nuclear centrifuges, which has accellorated the construction of weapons-grade cloth. To liberals, this suggests that Bush lied. (easily that is not substantial what you assert, liberals will nevertheless call Bush a liar.)
2016-10-19 05:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by dudik 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, he is the executive branch. He has equal (but different) authority than congress.
He can exert executive priveledge, and be perfectly legal about doing so.
Whether it is morally acceptable, is a different story.
2007-03-20 12:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky T 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes! The separation of powers act!
2007-03-20 12:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not legally, no.
But Bush apparently thinks he can ignore the law at will, and so far, nobody has been able to stop him. Not Congress, not the Courts, certainly not the Department of Justice.
2007-03-20 12:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Yes, with Executive Privilege. See my Question, Why WON'T Rove allow himself to be Sworn.
2007-03-20 12:35:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Yes, Executive privilege, but It would lose him the support of his party
2007-03-20 12:37:03 · answer #9 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well... i believe he can pull the executive privelege card.
2007-03-20 12:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by sociald 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋