[RoosterRedux]

The only thing about Whittaker as oppose to Mulvaney is that Mulvaney has already been tried by fire (at OMB and CFPB simultaneously) and did a miraculous job.

Whittaker looks like a good man, but this job is way too important for taking chances.

That's why I thought the choice of Mulvaney was perfect.

[9YearLurker]

Mulvaney is unquestionably very good.

But with Trump of course a lot has to do with chemistry—which is why I think it might have been Mulvaney asking for the “acting” title to start.

Either that or, again, Trump has in mind Whittaker when Whittaker comes available. Trump makes a lot of physical appearances—and might like the Hulk image.