07-29-2017, 06:14 PM
(07-28-2017, 07:41 PM)Millhouse Wrote: 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.
Chris whipple pretty much makes this argument in his book Gatekeepers.
https://www.amazon.com/Gatekeepers-White-Chiefs-Define-Presidency/dp/0804138249
One of the nocks on Priebus was that he just couldn't control access to Trump, and help him set priorities and keep on them. Most see that as Trump's fault. He didn't want to stay on task gave many people access regardless of Priebus.
How will Kelly get along with the Mooch I wonder?
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