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Originally Posted by dc_dux
ace...there is much more to a transition than simply appointing the highest level people.
The idea is to be able to be "up and running" asap after the inauguration with people (at the highest 3-4 levels) and general policy guideline in place across the dozens of departments/agencies in the executive branch.
That takes time...not simply being a Washington insider.
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I don't underestimate the task or the prep work required, I just don't think one person starting the process in October would have a material head start or advantage compared to another who starts the process in November. I also believe people with a track record and is known will have an advantage over a person without a track record and is still unknown. For example - McCain has worked with thousands of people over the years in Washington, they know him and he knows them. McCain has a reputation, people interested in working in his administration would know what to expect. A relative new person or an outsider would have more work to do based on that fact alone.