WaExaminer: Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said Tuesday that he would write legislation to overturn an anti-revolving door law to allow retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as defense secretary.
Mattis, a tough-talking Marine general and the former head of U.S. Central Command, is considered the front-runner to be President-elect Trump’s defense secretary. But a law barring any officer on active duty from serving as defense secretary within seven years of leaving the military appears to be standing in his way.
McCain, who chairs the Senate Armed Forces Committee, said Tuesday that he would write a bill to overturn the revolving door law to allow Mattis to lead the Pentagon.
“Yes, sure,” the Arizona Republican said when asked if he would take that step. read more
Yeah, doubtful. But I wish someone would write a bill banning McCain from ever running again.
How come the revolving door law never applied to congress and lobbyists?
We need him in Maryland.
The dirty Dems have our
district maps looking
like puked up pretzels.
@joe – although there was no law, 0bama insisted that he would not permit that to happen.
Oh yeah, then he allowed it.
Most transparent preezy evar!!!
Blind squirrel finds nut.
Doubt it was luck that Trump endorsed McCain even though Dr. Ward endorsed Trump. Strategy in 3D chess and anticipated moves.
McCain still wields power in D.C. as Chair of …
MJA,
In his 80s and elected to another 6 years.
I would think he won’t live to 2022.
Only congress could write a law that stupid. Someone with actual hands on military experience and expertise running the military?
Why that’s preposterous!!!!
General Mattis is a leader, perfect match for Trump who appreciates knowledge, experience, ability and a winning attitude.
Every Jar Head I know is salivating at the prospect of having Mad Dog Mattis as Sec. of Def.
And remember, I live 11 miles from Camp LeJeune, and I know a lot of Jar Heads!