“The appointment of a cabinet is one of the most important aspects of every transition. These choices set the tone for the coming term, reveal a president-elect’s preferences and ambitions, and offer early wins or losses. Given that cabinets are very much in the news, I thought a primer about where it started, how the cabinet has evolved, and some historic examples would be helpful.”
The Amos Akerman story is new to me. That's a positive tale of redemption. It feels good to read your insights again, Dr Chervinsky.
Very timely and non-partisan safe for reposting:
“The appointment of a cabinet is one of the most important aspects of every transition. These choices set the tone for the coming term, reveal a president-elect’s preferences and ambitions, and offer early wins or losses. Given that cabinets are very much in the news, I thought a primer about where it started, how the cabinet has evolved, and some historic examples would be helpful.”