[Alberta's Child]

That's a valid point, but this is really a diplomatic role -- so the ideal candidate would more likely be a seasoned political figure who is well-versed in a wide range of foreign affairs. I don't know if senior military people really have the background for this position.

One other interesting point is that I'm starting to wonder if this is really a crappy job that doesn't attract the best and brightest the U.S. has to offer. A look back over the last 40 years shows very few people who I would consider real "winners" in any sense.

This makes me wonder if someone like Romney really even wants the job. For all his flaws, he would look like a demigod of history compared to a lot of those losers.

[SE Mom]

http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/27/john-kelly-trump-cabinet-mention-a-border-security/

General Kelly is an exception to several rules. I’d like him there..better than Corker or Mitt.