So Rob Portman voted to confirm Betsy DeVos

[GMDino]

I was thinking about the whole "well what qualifications SHOULD she have" argument last night.

This line of questioning implies that there is/should be some list of things someone must have to be Sec. of Education and if there isn't than ANYONE is qualified.

I don't agree with that  either.

DeVos' primary qualification is her involvement in her foundations and donations to push charter schools.  I belong to a group that is pushing for Weird Al to get into the Rock and Roll HOF.  I graduated with a degree in mass media.  I worked in radio for years.  I don't think I should head the FCC.

And even if I did think I was qualified if when asked questions about how the system generally works (not specific programs or policies) and could not answer them I would recuse myself once I realized I didn't know even the basics despite thinking I knew what was best.

So while I don't know what qualifications are required for the job I do know that she is unqualified based on her own answers.