[Impy]

the waiver isn’t required, because the infringement upon the president’s authority to nominate whomever he chooses is almost certainly unconstitutional

Quite possibly. What do you think Auh?

While such a provision barring recent Military retirees from the position would laudable in some third world hellhole prone to military dictatorship, it seems to be entirely unnecessary and counter-productive here. A former General seems like the most qualified person for the job.

Gillibrand is toad.

[LS]

The Constitution is quite vague on the powers of the Senate with regards to appointees. Since there WERE no such secretaries even mentioned in the Constitution, and Washington sent their names for “approval” to Congress, these guys ultimately have no official say.

[PhilCollins]

The law that restricts who the president may nominate, for the cabinet, should be unconstitutional, unless it’s a constitutional amendment.