The recent media coverage of FFLOTUS’s signing of executive orders was a media stunt even though these E.O.’s are being executed. The current Congress will do little to stem this flow as it takes the attention from their activities. The Congress will continue to use this cover no matter the cost to the country at large. FFLOTUS sees executive orders as proof of his ability to manage the country and a photo opportunity. These E.O.’s will certainly bring legal challenges but to FFLOTUS any legal challenges is good for his as it keeps his name in the public space. This thinking may be a bow to the saying “any publicity is good publicity”. The advisors to FFLOTUS appeal to his ego when touting the use of press covered E.O. signing as opposed to working with Congress (which he owns) but brings less press coverage.
As an opinion: Anything done by FFLOTUS legal or not brings press coverage which all this Presidency is about. It is potentially a cover for the Congressional Republicans to create their own version of government with the tacit approval of FFLOTUS as long as he gets credit. Is it possible that FFLOTUS sees lawsuits of any kind a badge of honor and an opportunity to be in the spotlight?
Apparently, we have a showman (who thinks he’s a Shaman) seeking a legacy of “good Governance” through poor choices of Cabinet members as long as they are loyal. These choices are supported by the GOP as long as they can tout their “accomplishments” when elections come around once more. “Lest WE Forget!”
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