But that would be a profoundly misleading conclusion. For President Clinton, it was a very bad year. For the American people and for the staffing of their government, it was much worse. The controversy that surrounds one nominee envelops them all. The process grows thicker and slower.
Vacancies grow longer.
Talent grows thinner. Governing grows more difficult. In 1997, the appointment process had the worst year in its history. All rights reserved.