Arnold is not Politically Clumsy, but I believe that Maria was probably the one Adviser that pushed this appointment. Think about it, who better to work really closely with the over-sexed womanizer Governor than someone that is totally grossed out sexually by men? Maria will have no worries with this Lesbian head to head with Arnold behind closed doors.
You know, the same thing occurred to me. It sure makes sense, the way you put it.