> But at least, for now, they have a technologist with decent technology credentials. I wonder how long until those role gets given to someone with the right po

> But at least, for now, they have a technologist with decent technology credentials. I wonder how long until those role gets given to someone with the right political connections (or someone with good relationships with technology contractors/lobbyists)? Why do you think Megan Smith was chosen? Google has lobbyists and the right political connections. Fortunately the candidate has good credentials as well.