Reply #26: I don't see the hyperventilating over potential choices

[TheKentuckian]

Some may be more or less optimal but not a person mentioned from anything approaching a credible source is more than qualified for the positions they are being mentioned for. For an example, I understand that any of Clinton, Kerry, or Richardson would bake a formidable SoS. The focus on politics for non-political positions is somewhat bewildering as well. I don't love Emanuel's politics but I know he is potentially a top caliber Chief of Staff. I really don't care for many of the views of Larry Summers but I realize he's a bright guy that knows about money, is well respected by people in the sector, and would have little if any impact on social and foreign policy (though I hope we get someone else for sure, I understand he is well qualified).

I trust Obama and Biden to set the direction as well as all of the people mentioned to be capable. Those are huge wins to my mind. As long as you don't have infighting and a bunch of renegades then good and productive things will happen. I've heard neither hacks nor a single dimwit floated. We'll have solid and plausibly spectacular leadership over our Executive Branch departments.

I strongly believe of course that McCain has no place because he's not very capable but he can be leaned on the add his influence to some issues in the Senate, which plays into his Maverick label and gives us a vote from time to time.