Because no matter who wins in three weeks, we’re unlikely to see nonsense like this coming from the White House:
WASHINGTON — President Bush asserted on Tuesday that he had the executive power to bypass several parts of two bills: a military authorization act and a measure giving inspectors general greater independence from White House control.
Mr. Bush signed the two measures into law. But he then issued a so-called signing statement in which he instructed the executive branch to view parts of each as unconstitutional constraints on presidential power.
This isn’t the first time the Bush Administration has pulled this stunt, of course, but it will be one of the last.
October 15th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Unlikely to see more such nonsense? You’re an optimist. The next president — whoever it is — is not going to give up any power that his predecessor has grabbed.