[bert]

You assume that with Valerie gone, the level of competence can rise.

I would argue the opposite. Barack has no core competence. There is no there there.

The net result of any shuffle will be a decrease in competence

[DoodleDawg]

ou assume that with Valerie gone, the level of competence can rise.

I think that given her track record it couldn't help but rise, at least by a little.

I would argue the opposite. Barack has no core competence. There is no there there.

No argument there. But it's a coin toss on which is worse.

The net result of any shuffle will be a decrease in competence.

Since Jarrett isn't going anywhere then you're probably right.