How does Romney have so much power? He was a one term governor who has been out of office for almost 10 years?
Money talks. BS walks. Romney is still wired into the country club wing of the GOP and has an extensive donor network loyal to him.
But of course that alone does not qualify him for a cabinet position. I suggested the other day maybe he should head GSA? General Services Administration. You know, selling used cars, government surplus, etc.