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).
Was Pierson one of Napolitano’s ‘favored gal pals?’
http://archive.floridatoday.com/print/usatodayarticle/2025317
Vice President Biden administered Pierson’s oath, and Homeland Security Janet Napolitano attended the swearing-in.