Morning Question: If the president is re-elected....

[Smarmie Doofus]

... does tradition dictate that all cabinet officers ritualistically submit their resignations.... and then the president can freely accept them or reject them as he sees fit?

Or am I mixing-up a European ( or some other) tradition w. an American custom?

[Egalitarian Thug]

1. Yes. n/t

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Thanks much. nt

[truebrit71]

4. You spelled 'When' wrong...

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[FSogol]

8. +1. "When," not "if."

[KharmaTrain]

5. No Tradition Here...

The second term is a natural break for those who want to resign to do so but it's rarely required. FDR had some cabinet members 12 years and some stayed on through Truman's term.

A lot depends on the position. I'm not surprised that SOS Clinton is looking to the exit as her job is one of the most strenuous while a Ray LaHood will probably stick around cause he's got nowhere else to go.

[Smarmie Doofus]

6. Any inkling about Arne Duncan? nt

[KharmaTrain]

7. Nope...

Usually lower level official (such as Duncan) stick around...