Congressional approval? President moves ahead with air strikes without it
http://twitter.com/#!/charlescwcooke/status/514392629782773760
"I won." RT @charlescwcooke on what possible basis Obama was permitted to order this action in Syria without congressional approval?
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) September 23, 2014
This may be one of those few times when the president ignores the poll numbers, not to mention several members of Congress.
Most Americans think Obama needs Congressional approval for #ISIS plan http://t.co/tSHPezmO78 #InsidePolitics @NewDay pic.twitter.com/7w95Q9Mlb6
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 9, 2014
Cruz: “overwhelming air campaign” needed to take out ISIS. But it should “absolutely take congressional approval.” #ThisWeek
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) September 7, 2014
One of Obama's earliest backers, @timkaine is making a strong call on the Senate floor now for POTUS to seek Congressional approval. #ISIS
— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) September 9, 2014
"Absolutely," @SenRandPaul says, when asked if Obama needs Congressional approval. "He should have come before a joint session of Congress."
— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) September 11, 2014
.@SenBobCorker: it's a "huge mistake" for Obama not to seek Congressional approval for military action against #ISIS
— Ali Weinberg (@AliABCNews) September 17, 2014
Well, it’s obvious today that President Obama doesn’t believe he needs congressional approval to launch air strikes against Syria.
In new War Powers letter to Congress,Pres. Obama says it's not possible to estimate duration of attacks on terror targets in Syria & Iraq.
— PETER MAER (@petermaercbs) September 23, 2014
Pres Obama formally notifies Congress of strikes in Syria against Khorasan Group, to defend US and partners against Khorasan threats.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) September 23, 2014
U.S. Invokes Defense of Iraq in Saying Strikes in Syria Are Legal http://t.co/Lpj4qpwuaA
— Charlie Savage (@charlie_savage) September 23, 2014
Remember when the Left freaked out over LBJ launching Vietnam War with the (Congressional) Tonkin Resolution? Obama didn't even do that.
— Cuffé (@CuffyMeh) September 23, 2014
Even after ***PEARL HARBOR***, FDR went to Congress to get *permission* to wage war on Japan. http://t.co/T6b6KJLnlG
— Arthur Kimes (@ComradeArthur) September 23, 2014
I'm old enough to remember when the president was a war criminal for taking military action without approval from congress.
— J.R. Salzman (@jrsalzman) September 23, 2014
"The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack" ~ Obama, 2007. http://t.co/DFwxy4PJLY
— Will Antonin (@Will_Antonin) September 10, 2014
What did candidate Obama say in 2007?
“The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation.
“As Commander-in-Chief, the President does have a duty to protect and defend the United States. In instances of self-defense, the President would be within his constitutional authority to act before advising Congress or seeking its consent. History has shown us time and again, however, that military action is most successful when it is authorized and supported by the Legislative branch.”
#YouMightBeALiberal if you protested Bush in Iraq after he got backing from the UN & Congress, but support Obama bombing Syria with neither.
— Razor (@hale_razor) September 23, 2014
Bush bombed 4 countries with Congressional approval… Obama has bombed 7 so far telling Congress to shove off…
— DANEgerus (@DANEgerus) September 23, 2014
To be noted that US bombs in Syria with neither US Congressional approval nor UNSG resolution.
— Vijay Prashad (@vijayprashad) September 23, 2014
Obama doesn't want to seek Congressional approval because it would make all of those warmongering Dems look bad when election time is here
— Matthew (@Matthops82) September 23, 2014
That awkward moment when war cheerleaders forget that sending airstrikes to foreign countries without congressional approval is illegal
— Tamara (@LibertarianSass) September 23, 2014
Cinderella story, former Community Organizer, now about to start a war without congressional approval. It's in the hole! IT'S IN THE HOLE!
— Popehat (@Popehat) September 23, 2014
Hey, remember that time when Bush actually got (~99% unanimous) Congressional approval to start bombing? LIKE A POTUS IS SUPPOSED TO?
— CatsPolitics (@CatsPolitics) September 23, 2014
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