I've read several blogs about the cabinet members turning in their resignations. Most of the blogs seem to be asserting some big collapse of the Bush Administration - "everyone jumping ship". I would offer another option - maybe they are tired of their high-pressure appointments? Government jobs really don't pay that much and someone like Colin Powell, who has already served this country for many years, should take a break and enjoy life for a change. Personally I would vote for him for President, but respect him for his choice in his life. Besides, being able to add on your resume that you were a White House cabinet member isn't too bad. One would easily make twice the pay (and stock options, etc.) in the private sector.
I wouldn’t make any big deal about resignations that are effective at the start of a new presidential term – they always happen when a President has been re-elected. It would be a different story if cabinet members jumped ship in the middle of a term – but none of these have. If anyone tries to convince you otherwise I would be very suspicious of their reasoning and motives.
Monday, November 15, 2004
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I agree with your brain!
I have read that it is "traditional" when a President wins a second term for the entire cabinet to resign. Then if there are people he wants to keep he refuses to accept their resignation. It is a way for people to save face instead of getting fired.
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