[Whenifhow]

Thanks for that link.

She doesn’t project an image of security, but rather the weakest candidate they could possibly put in that position. (referring to her testimony - not to a resume).

[maggief]

Was Pierson one of Napolitano’s ‘favored gal pals?’

http://nypost.com/2012/08/10/homeland-security-secretary-napolitano-favored-women-pals-for-jobs-lawsuit/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2186507/Janet-Napolitano-favoured-woman-long-relationship-job.html

http://archive.floridatoday.com/print/usatodayarticle/2025317

Vice President Biden administered Pierson’s oath, and Homeland Security Janet Napolitano attended the swearing-in.