Rule of Nine: Supreme Court Vacancies
A president's opportunity to appoint someone to the Supreme Court extends his or her influence long past the presidential term. The selection of a nominee is primarily influenced by ideological compatibility, identity politics, and competence. On a ...
Government by Committee: Forming the New Administration
When American go to the polls on election day they are choosing more than a single executive leader. They are also selecting a slate of executive and staff officers that will be named in the early months of the administration. Filling these staff po...
Elements of Leadership
Of all the factors that can bring an organization to life and turn an assemblage of individuals into a dynamic team, leadership has to be near the top of the list. But what exactly is leadership? Is it just some vague quality that emanates from with...