Deconstructing America

The vice chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) submitted his resignation letter to President Trump on Monday, leaving the agency without the necessary number of commissioners to vote on proposed actions.

Matthew Petersen, a Republican who has served as a commissioner since 2008, wrote that he will formally step down on Aug. 31.

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His departure leaves the agency with only three of the four members required to vote on proposed actions.

  The Hill

Remember Matthew Petersen? He was the jamoke who failed spectacularly at his initial screening for US District court (nominated by Trump), and withdrew his name for consideration.

Must need to spend more time with his family? Or is there something more to it?

The lack of a quorum will further complicate the ability of the FEC — which has long been ideologically split — to monitor compliance with election law as the 2020 campaign is ramping up.

  WaPo

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.