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Feb 9, 2009 · We decided to check out whether Obama can accurately claim that his three Republican Cabinet appointments represent a bipartisan high-water mark in presidential history.
Feb 20, 2024 · This primer reviews the basics of the federal personnel system, clarifying the true number of political appointees, and reviewing the theoretical and empirical literature on the number of political appointees and their effects on government responsiveness and performance.
Jun 21, 2023 · Political appointees are individuals who are appointed by elected officials to work in government agencies, departments, or embassies. These individuals are not career government employees but are rather chosen for their political affiliation and loyalty to the party in power.
Jun 6, 2022 · Nearly two-thirds (65%) say that at least some candidates run for office out of a desire to serve the community, but a much larger share (92%) say at least some political candidates seek office as a means of serving their own interests.
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Apr 26, 2024 · The Most Feared and Least Known Political Operative in America Susie Wiles helped dismantle Ron DeSantis and salvaged Donald Trump’s campaign. Is she a MAGA hero or an enemy of democracy?
Jun 24, 2024 · The effort, focused on top career government officials who aren’t appointees within the political structure, has stunned democracy experts and shocked the civil service community in what they...
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Some actors are government employees whose involvement comes as a result of their official position, while others operate from outside of government. Actors that have an authorized role to play in the policymaking process based on the Constitution or statute (law) are called official actors.