Posted by James K on February 6, 2006, at 8:38:15
In reply to Re: White House blameless after 9/11, so » zeugma, posted by James K on February 4, 2006, at 12:40:47
Along with winning the most electoral college votes, comes the ability to determine the makeup of the executive branch. Positions are filled by a variety of individuals for a variety of reasons. Many presidents have brought with them people who have helped them along the way and that they trust. Off hand, I can think of Clinton and Vince Foster, or Bush and Karl Rove. Some people have worked for different administrations such as Henry Kissenger or Madeline Albright.
How a president fills his cabinets and appoints his appointees his totally up to him. Some of the positions are subject to congressional oversite or approval which is one of the systems of checks and balances our system entails. Each president gets to choose his own philosophy.
Some members of an administration will leave along the way. I think Rod Paige wanted to remodel his house. Scooter Libby was indicted. Vince Foster committed suicide (if I'm thinking of the right guy). George Stephanophoulus moved into the television business. I don't remember why C. Powell or C.T. Whitman left. Some get medals for their service when they leave. Some write books. There are many ways to enter and depart government service. The important thing is that the winner of the election gets to pick his people. That is part of what he wins.
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