"Ron Klain is a great choice for Ebola czar"

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Ron Klain is a great choice for Ebola czar

by Ezra Klein at Vox

http://www.vox.com/2014/10/17/6994041/ron-klain-is-a-great-choice-for-ebola-czar

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Something I learned during the first two years of the Obama administration, when the staff infighting was at its worst: if you wanted to get somebody to say something nice, ask them about Ron Klain.

Klain entered the administration as Vice President Joe Biden's chief of staff. This was, itself, notable: Klain has been chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore, too, making him the only person to serve in that position for two different vice presidents.

But the esteem for Klain wasn't based on his resume. Rather, he had a mix of policy, political and bureaucratic chops that everyone agreed was rare. The policy people spoke admiringly of his policy savvy, and they all agreed he lapped them in political instincts. The political people admired his political instincts, but recognized he was better at policy. And everyone agreed Klain knew how to run an interagency process.

"He understands the intersection of politics and policy better than anyone I've ever worked with," says economist Jared Bernstein, who worked closely with Klain in Biden's office, "and is thus uniquely effective in getting things done."



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1. Of course he is. Obama put this guy in charge of implementing

the stimulus. But apparently some idiots think only MDs can deal with federal bureaucracies on health-related issues.

I guess they were hoping for Ben Carson.

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5. I've seen.. "it's the perception".. yeah, have Obama put some fascade up there to look good and

appease the grumblers.

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2. Gee, President Obama should have picked

Rand Paul. After all, he's a doctor.

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3. Thank you, apple.. some info to counteract all the raging because he's not a Dr.. from WHBlog on RK

"President Obama has asked Ron Klain to coordinate the government’s comprehensive response to Ebola. He will report to the President Obama’s Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco and his National Security Advisor Susan Rice.

As former Chief of Staff to two Vice Presidents, Klain comes to the job with extensive experience in overseeing complex governmental operations and has good working relationships with leading Members of Congress as well as senior Administration officials.

Klain’s talent and managerial skill will be crucial in providing the resources and expertise we need to rapidly, cohesively, and effectively respond to Ebola at home and abroad. As the President said, while "the dangers of a serious outbreak are extraordinarily low" in the U.S., "we are taking this very seriously at the highest levels of government." Klain will be an integral part of ensuring that we effectively respond and ultimately bring an end to Ebola.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/10/17/president-obama-names-ron-klain-coordinate-us-response-ebola

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4. Yes. I posted a media matters thread about the two divergent views

on Klain. Quite something to see the juxtaposition.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025682617

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6. Thank you for the link, apple.. I loved it!