Czar backlash builds: Democrat calls for removal

[velkly]

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/09/09...s-for-removal/

Washington is waking up.

Via the Tulsa World, Democrat Rep. Dan Boren wants the removal of all czars who have evaded the confirmation process — also expresses his opposition to Cass Sunstein, Obama’s regulatory czar nominee (who is subject to confirmation hearings):

U.S. Rep. Dan Boren said Congress should use the power of the purse to push the Obama administration to remove so-called czars that do not go through a confirmation process.

Responding to questions during a telephonic town hall, the Oklahoma Democrat said he was glad Van Jones, who resigned over the weekend as controversy continued to build over past statements, has left his post.

Boren joined others in criticizing the growing trend to name czars to lead efforts in specific areas.

Such officials do not go through oversight hearings or a confirmation vote in the Senate.

Boren referred to them as unelected bureaucrats who do not answer to lawmakers. “It is something I have heard a lot about,’’ he said.

Even though such czars do not go through a confirmation process, Boren cited the “authority’’ that came along with the congressional control over the power of the purse.

He also singled out Cass Sunstein, who was picked by Obama to be the administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget.

Boren cited Sunstein’s reported views on animal rights, adding they are out of step with those of Oklahomans.

“I don’t believe he should be appointed to anything,’’ Boren said.

[autotech6506]

holy ****. and this is comming from a democrat. It's common sense that anone who is going to advise the president should be confirmed by the senate. otherwise how do we know where they really stand?

[cgbudde]

About time a Democrat realizes these czar's for what they really are. How does Obama think he can just sreate new positions and fill them with his racial American hating pals.

[PocketProtector]

About time a Democrat realizes these czar's for what they really are. How does Obama think he can just sreate new positions and fill them with his racial American hating pals.

Cause he's the Messiah and has the State Run Media behind him.

[kunsunoke]

About time a Democrat realizes these czar's for what they really are. How does Obama think he can just sreate new positions and fill them with his racial American hating pals.

We'll give the guy credit for that, though I suspect Obama's appointees are being thrown under the wheels of the bus to cover skittish Democrats in Congress.

[cgbudde]

Cause he's the Messiah and has the State Run Media behind him.

It's my age, I keep forgetting. I won't question his decisions again. Right don't hold your breath.

[PocketProtector]

Sooner or later, we'll find out which members of Congress actually have a Conscience.

[velkly]

Sooner or later, we'll find out which members of Congress actually have a spine to back up a possible Conscience.

Let me correct that for you...

[Dave in PA]

We'll give the guy credit for that, though I suspect Obama's appointees are being thrown under the wheels of the bus to cover skittish Democrats in Congress.

These are the ones who want the best possible chance of NOT being thrown out of office at the next election!

[ehidle]

It's even simpler than that... this democrat in OK sees Obama for what he is really doing - supplanting the checks and balances called for in the Constitution and consolidating power with the executive.