Vice Presidential Nomination

[SPC]

As to the proceedings to remove Porce, they are really quite likely to be in vain. Who would replace him? The number of people in the Senate who (a) want the job and (b) are competent to do the job, rules out just about everybody. There can be little doubt that if Porce was removed as PPT, this would cause a much greater stalling on Senate business than the absence of a VP.

I object to you saying I am unqualified for the job of PPT

If I may, I didn't explicitly rule out any particular individual as incompetent to hold the position. There are a number of Senators whom I would have complete faith in their competence as PPT.

However, and I genuinely mean no offence, you, Senator, have displayed a lack of knowledge of the Constitution and the rules of Senate procedure, which could lead to the presumption that you are not yet qualified for the position.

I think you're qualified enough to replace Porce as PPT.

[afleitch]

However, at this point, it seems that my differences with your position are at a semantic level and over just quite how serious the irregularities should be treated. On these, there is really no option but to agree to disagree.

It doesn't help that a number of those within the Senate were either unaware or unwilling to press the PPT on the fact the hearing had over run by a number of weeks.

As for how the 'irregularities' should be treated I have not called for any specific discipline, that is up to the Senate.

[DownWithTheLeft]

I am annoucing that I will be running against Porce for PPT next senate if someone else does not stand up to the plate.  I also encourage all senate candidates to take a position on the next PPT election and who they would vote for.

[Јas]

I think you're qualified enough to replace Porce as PPT.

Well thank you, but I have no interest in seeking the position.

As for how the 'irregularities' should be treated I have not called for any specific discipline, that is up to the Senate.

Well on that we agree.

[Hatman 🍁]

Quit nominating Conservatives!

[Reaganfan]

Quit nominating Conservatives!

The President can do whatever he wants, "EARL".

[Keystone Phil]

Quit nominating Conservatives!

This is why things aren't fun anymore. Does it really matter what my ideology is when I'd be serving for a month?

[Reaganfan]

Quit nominating Conservatives!

This is why things aren't fun anymore. Does it really matter what my ideology is when I'd be serving for a month?

That's why I lost out. It wasn't because of my "past"...it was because I am a conservative.

[Ebowed]

when his own competence and understanding (even manipulation) of Senate rules has now been called into question.

Manipulation does not bring competence and/or understanding into question; in fact, quite the opposite.

[afleitch]

when his own competence and understanding (even manipulation) of Senate rules has now been called into question.

Manipulation does not bring competence and/or understanding into question; in fact, quite the opposite.

I don't know what you mean. Did you knowingly let the nomination over run by nearly two weeks or was it a genuine oversight.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Quit nominating Conservatives!

Why should it be surprising that Andrew nominates Conservatives?

[minionofmidas]

when his own competence and understanding (even manipulation) of Senate rules has now been called into question.

Manipulation does not bring competence and/or understanding into question; in fact, quite the opposite.

I don't know what you mean. Did you knowingly let the nomination over run by nearly two weeks or was it a genuine oversight.

He has made that perfectly clear several times now, I think.

Quit nominating Conservatives!

Why should it be surprising that Andrew nominates Conservatives?

Very different type of conservative though.