While I cannot directly instruct you on how to vote, I feel compelled to express serious concerns over Russell Vought’s nomination for Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The core issue is his controversial “Project 2025” strategy, which seeks to consolidate immense budgetary authority within the presidency at the expense of Congressional oversight. This represents a fundamental threat to the constitutionally mandated system of checks and balances.
As public servants, we have a duty to safeguard democratic norms and principles. Allowing one branch to accumulate excessive power jeopardizes the balance so crucial to our republic’s health. Vought’s expressed willingness to defy Congressional spending directives is an alarming departure from established practices. His confirmation risks setting a dangerous precedent that erodes legislative prerogatives. I implore you to carefully consider the long-term ramifications of empowering an agenda that so brazenly disregards separation of powers. Principled opposition to such alarming overreach is vital to sustaining accountable, transparent governance.
The American people deserve assurance that their elected representatives in Congress will not cede authority to a singular, unchecked executive entity. Thank you for your thoughtful deliberation on this pivotal issue.
First sent on February 3 by Nobody is above the law
