I just answered a call from Move-On.org to urge my Senators not to “fall for the spin”. This seemed to me to be “weak sauce” – neither Senator Boxer nor Senator Feinstein are stupid, but what avenues are open to the exercise of Congressional Authority?
Withhold funds? Doesn’t seem likely while the AUMF is in place – then it hit me – Can Congress rescind the AUMF?
So I put it to you, political scholars of the frogpond – Is this an avenue which can be pursued?
It seems likely that if authorization can be given, it can also be withdrawn, particularly given the massive failure of the President to perform at any acceptable level, but I am no authority on the subject of the lines of political authority in our government.
Please feel free to comment.