
The Best and Worst Presidential Cabinets in U.S. History
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Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Think of presidential cabinets like snowflakes. No two presidents put together the same cabinet. But all of them, regardless of shape or size or whether they’re made up of friends or enemies (or even “frenemies”), are central to the story of the United States of America.
When American presidents nominate cabinet officers, who receive the title of secretary and are confirmed by the Senate, they consider experience, geographic and racial diversity, political principles, and more. The objective is to build a circle of close advisors with whom the president will collaborate on issues - while remaining largely out of the view of congressional or public oversight. But as presidential cabinets have shown all too clearly, just as many fail as succeed.
The political, and very human, dynamics behind presidential cabinets, from George Washington to Joe Biden, come to life in The Best and Worst Presidential Cabinets in U.S. History. What Lindsay M. Chervinsky offers in this eye-opening Audible Original is an investigation of the good, the bad, and the ugly of presidential cabinets. Covering more than two centuries of history, it’s a fascinating tour of scandals, colorful personalities, big events, and triumphs of diversity and bipartisanship. Not to mention jobs with a very high turnover rate.
What makes a presidential cabinet - and therefore a presidency - succeed or fail? Turns out that it’s all about who has your back.
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Dr. Chervinsky is articulate and very well informed on this important topic. I am very impressed with her preparation and
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Title is misleading
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very interesting
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Going through topics instead of just administrations chronologically helps clarify the hows and whys of good cabinets and how they affect our perceptions of good (and less good) presidents.
The lectures were fascinating and easy to listen to. I’d definitely choose anything else this professor might have on Audible.
Fair, thorough, and fascinating
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The reviews accusing the author of bipartisanship are reflections of thin-skinned partisans balking at historical facts that contradict their world view. Dr Chervinsky is a delightful read and reader. Looking forward to her next book.
Great Insights into Presidential History
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Interesting view
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Too Current
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Fascinating details
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Since 2015, the public now has documented countless instances of mistruths, disinfo, and misinformation ranging from COVID not being from a lab (it was), Biden being cognizant (Jake Tapper now admits that wasn’t true), and a weaponized government targeting a democratically elected President who DID request the National Guard on January 6th (request denied by Pelosi and DC mayor as now proven).
These instances alone make you wonder about EVERYTHING you’ve been told and taught about history. Is it even true? Narrator needs to edit this course based on recent revelations.
Inherent Bias
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Very well done.
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