Priebus resigns; Gen. John Kelly new CoS

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(07-28-2017, 07:32 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: The Priebus marriage was a shotgun wedding that was never going to work out. As much as he needs competent Republicans to fill in his administration, he's determined to half ass it with "loyal" people whose qualification is that he is pretty sure they're on his side. I question if he will ever fully fill the executive branch if he keeps burning bridges with career bureaucrats who actually know who to get to fill all of the holes. He's lagging so far behind in nominations. 

This is the biggest one too. The White House Chief of Staff is perhaps the most powerful position in Washington to have without being elected. I think in terms of diplomatic ranking, it is equivalent to a 4 star general, though could be wrong. Not only does the CoS have top security clearance for military matters, but he/she is equally important for domestic politics in DC and around the country. Its a hugely important position who literally is the one that everyone needs to go through to reach the President on matters. And now that position is filled by a career General of the Marines.