We are in the stage of a new administration where we are watching the messy process of sausage being made. It is said you do not want to watch sausage being made. So let's wait for awhile and see how some of the sausage turns out. Let's hope it tastes good.
I don't plan to make a blow by blow commentary during this sausage making process that will go on for many months. Even though I am not a fan of the Republican Party, I will make a couple of constructive comments about possible appointments.
Personally, I thought that Mike Rogers (Republican from Michigan) would have been a good pick for CIA Director, or even NSA Director, but he has resigned from the transition team. He spent 4 yrs in the Army. Rogers has not only had previous experience working for the FBI but was former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Let's hope that Trump reconsiders. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Rogers_(Michigan_politician)
I heard once that Dr. Richard Haass was mentioned for Secretary of State, but his name has not been mentioned again. He certainly has excellent Republican credentials for the job as he served in both Bush administrations at State. For the past 14 yrs, Haass has been President of the Council on Foreign Relations. It is a pity if he is passed up on this or maybe he doesn't want it? (http://www.cfr.org/experts/afghanistan-iraq-middle-east-and-north-africa/richard-n-haass/b3350) Donald Trump is aware of him and had a breakfast with him. (http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2016/03/03/donald-trump-held-briefing-with-richard-haass-head-of-council-on-foreign-relations/?_r=0)
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