So......Republicans (or so-called) actually preferred libs who couldn’t out maneuver a dog playing tic-tac-toe?
Sorry, not buying it.
And, given my backround both in the military and in civilian life, Politico is full of Obamastuff (known on the street as bullshit).
It is a fact that Mattis has advocated for these people. It is not just Politico. Where have you been? This has been reported for weeks now in dozens of publications including conservative publications. And your background in the military and civilian lends you no special knowledge as to whom Mattis wants in those positions.