The stupidest thing you've ever read? That statement says a lot about you. Go back and read it again. "The shortages for IGs is because no one wants the job. It's a dead end that requires the IG to cut political ties with the very people who got them that far. No one wants to play bad cop in a political sewer."
At no point did I say the Biden Administration was "shopping for a properly qualified individual". They weren't shopping - because there's no one to pick from. They're desperately hoping candidates would apply. You have zero idea how desperately government agencies have been trying to fill some of these positions. Don't take my word for it, here are a few excerpts right from the "Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing Multiple Federal Agencies" published by the Council of The Inspectors General in 2023:
Human capital management remains a significant challenge that affects the ability of Federal agencies to meet their performance goals and execute their missions efficiently. GAO first identified strategic human capital management within the Federal Government as a high-risk area in 2001.
Many agencies have indicated that key drivers of attrition are retirement and limited opportunities for advancement and professional development. Attrition has resulted in a loss of institutional knowledge, subject matter expertise, and gaps in leadership. Retirement or departure of key management and senior employees highlights the importance of succession planning.
Federal agencies presently face competition from the private sector as increased wages and workforce engagement make private sector positions more attractive to new and established professionals. A common challenge emphasized throughout reporting agencies is the critical need to ensure the maintenance of a high-quality workforce capable of meeting mission-critical agency needs and, in turn, the needs of the American public. At the root of this challenge is a competitive labor market wherein multiple organizations are contending for the same limited pool of highly skilled candidates.
I bet I could find 100 applicants in one night. But they won’t be democrat loyalists, and there’s the problem.
“You have zero idea how desperately government agencies have been trying to fill some of these positions”
Because they’ve made it 100% crystal clear that no-one but insiders are welcome.