Not so horrifying. There aren't nearly enough political appointees in government to assure the bureaucracy does what the voters voted for. "Merit" bureaucrats often have their own agenda. Charles Peters' 50/50 plan seems the best compromise–50% "merit" 50% patronage. https://t.co/j97fYjRFpW
— Mickey Kaus (@kausmickey) April 23, 2020
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