GW's problem is that he doesn't like to hurt his enemies in America. He is a little too Christian in that part of his life. He needs to be tough old testament when dealing with these scumbags.
Hurting your friends is not Christianity. However, the Republicans have always had this problem. The number of Republican congressional representatives and senators who support Democrat administrative staff vipers in their midst is staggering!
Mamma's point that Clinton gave many of his appointed cronies civil service status before leaving is quite true. This does not excuse Republicans who (A) hire or appoint Democrats when there are qualified Republicans available and willing. (Actually it is more a case of the Republicans allowing Democrats to continue as the "gatekeepers" for key support jobs.) (B) Continue on with Democrat appointees after winning an election. (C) Not using bureaucratic methods to stymie treasonous civil servants like this McCarthy. A posting to The Gambia might work.
The Republican country-clubbers have never learned