Biden Cabinet To Potentially Include Susan Rice, Pete Buttigieg, And Other Progressives
August 21, 2020 By Jordan Davidson
Strategists close to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his campaign say that deliberations surrounding cabinet appointments have begun, reports Politico. According to their insider knowledge, many believe that Biden’s cabinet picks will be wide-ranging and ideologically diverse, in order to appeal to the growing progressive sect in the Democratic party.
“Does it mean that the chief of staff won’t be [longtime Biden advisers] Ron Klain or Steve Ricchetti or something? No, but it does mean you’re going to see some unusual suspects in the government, I think,†one Democratic strategist told Politico.
Sen. Ted Kaufman, another one of Biden’s advisors and his Senate successor, however, says that the cabinet picks will largely rely on those with experience over political preferences.
“I think this is about getting seasoned people that are really qualified to do the job. People with experience, people that are smart as hell and people that reflect America,†Kaufman said. “A lot of this isn’t about ideology or anything else. It’s totally about what do you do with the incredible hollowing out that Trump has done … so many of the agencies just are empty, the career people have left.
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