RM, Michelle might not have the experience that a career government servant might have, but in this case that would be a good thing.
Michelle wouldn't be afraid to rock the boat. She's not beholden to anyone. She'd tell it like it is. An outsider in that office would ensure that something would have to be done. She wouldn't go along with any cover-ups. The office wouldn't go back to business as usual while she was there.
From what I've read on these threads, the Agents in the INS and the Border Patrol are so frustrated at having been prevented from doing their jobs that they'd bring her up to speed on what was lacking on the enforcement side and give her their support.
In the aftermath of Ziglar's resignation, maybe another name of a suitable replacement has surfaced from inside the department. How about it, MI? Any other names being tossed around by the agents themselves?
You're entitled to your opinion. I think the idea is beyond hypothetical, if that's even possible. She would be overwhelmed from the get go. Definitely not qualified.
Not yet. Unfortunately, those of us in my office are inclined to think that a "Ziglar part 2" will be the pick.
Personally, I'll take Michelle.