[subterfuge]

She will not face a congressional examination of her qualifications or lack there of, so we really have no idea whether we should be pleased or displeased with this appointment

So why are you so sure the Bush administration doesn't care and what evidence is there this is cronyism?

[satan]

I'm only reporting - you decide.

[MineralMan]

I'd say this quote from the article is the reason I think it just might be cronyism:

"She is the niece of Gen. Richard B. Myers, who just retired as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, and she is married to John Wood, chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security."

[investigateworld]

"...So why are you so sure the Bush administration doesn't care and what evidence is there this is cronyism?..."

Please tell this former California resident you are kidding?
Actually this is all part of plan to get Mrs. Clinton into the Whitehouse, just like his daddy got her husband there.