[Seattle Conservative]

Yes. Rummy and Condi are both supposed to stay out of politics, more or less (IIRC Bush asked that they do so). They aren't elected, they're appointed by the President, approved by the appropriate Senate Committee then voted on by the whole senate.

[snugs]

Does that apply to all cabinet positions because they are all appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate or is it just Secretary of State and Defense and does this apply whoever is in power?