[Pessimist]

"I suppose racism is the reason why Bush has appointed more minorities to top cabinet posts than any other president?"

Actually, I suppose it probably was. He feels the need to "prove" himself.

[fizziwig]

"He feels the need to "prove" himself."
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Or he believed they were qualified for the job.

But, being the pessimist, you will always look for the negative...oh well.