Obama's first failed appointment

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I think this is an odd choice for the post, but I have a very, very strong preference for allowing the commander in chief to staff his branch how he sees fit.

I think the job of the congress it to ensure that there is no gross negligence or blatant corruption in the nomination process, not to vet candidates based on ideological concerns or who they think might be a better fit for the gig. If you're going to hold someone accountable for how a job is done (and we will hold Obama accountable), you have to let them pick their people.