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Not really surprised as important slots are almost never given to freshmen cstanleytech Jan 2019 #1
It was as expected Apollyonus Jan 2019 #2
Yes. He or she needs to learn the job and prove themselves. NurseJackie Jan 2019 #12
This is about politics, not "experience." JackRiddler Jan 2019 #3
ONE of the proven, highly experienced candidates was put in charge. Hortensis Jan 2019 #9
You'd think some would advocate the Med Student do their brain surgery over the neurosurgeon, hlthe2b Jan 2019 #13
Bazinga! George II Jan 2019 #14
Politics is neither plumbing nor brain surgery! JackRiddler Jan 2019 #15
Of course there are prior right ways to do things. Hortensis Jan 2019 #21
In plumbing, certainly. JackRiddler Jan 2019 #22
Liz Warren as an "ineffective, business as usual" person? Hortensis Jan 2019 #24
What exactly has been "ineffective business as usual" concerning Democrats? ehrnst Jan 2019 #27
It isn't "business as usual" just because Cha Jan 2019 #29
Crickets.... ehrnst Jan 2019 #33
More crickets.... ehrnst Jan 2019 #34
Why does your opening statement TexasTowelie Jan 2019 #32
Why do you say that? Are you saying that Pelosi refuses to select the best person for the job? ehrnst Jan 2019 #11
"Experience" at what? JackRiddler Jan 2019 #23
Experience in a job or career isn't "neutral." ehrnst Jan 2019 #25
This is always how it goes... joshcryer Jan 2019 #16
Sure, this is always "how it goes." JackRiddler Jan 2019 #18
It really doesn't matter. joshcryer Jan 2019 #20
So experience is not worth much. Jared and Ivanka in the WH are your ideal then.... ehrnst Jan 2019 #26
That makes sense for a more experienced Cha Jan 2019 #4
Long time Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsin's first black representative, also got on. SunSeeker Jan 2019 #5
Good choice Gothmog Jan 2019 #6
All freshman need the opportunity to learn how to do their new jobs. There's a big difference lapucelle Jan 2019 #7
It's not just that, top staffers are going to be career individuals. joshcryer Jan 2019 #17
And, Tweeting and Legislating.. Cha Jan 2019 #31
I like his priorities. brer cat Jan 2019 #8
increasing wages, improving retirement security and reducing healthcare and prescription drug costs ananda Jan 2019 #10
Post removed Post removed Jan 2019 #19
ZERO. George II Jan 2019 #28
But Suozzi prevailed with the backing of the New York Democratic delegation to Congress, including Cha Jan 2019 #30
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