> By your definition any appointee is a 'political position' Yes, exactly. The appointee is appointed to implement the administration's policies, which are po

> By your definition any appointee is a 'political position' Yes, exactly. The appointee is appointed to implement the administration's policies, which are political. During George W. Bush's administration, state Attorneys General were directed to pursue investigations of voter fraud. The eight who did not were fired in 2004 and replaced, which was very unusual.