Who's in the Cabinet?

The Daily Oklahoman today says that State Senator Dave Herbert and Senator Brooks Douglass are rumored to be in the running for the state Secretary of Commerce slot on Gov-elect Henry's cabinet. A radio station in Oklahoma City also said Steve Largent was under consideration as Commerce Secretary. Let's hope Brad Henry chooses wisely and does not surround himself with neophytes and political hacks. Many a governor has injured his standing because he did not seek out relevant experience for these jobs. Many a well-meaning and well-scrubbed 20 or 30-something political groupie have led their governor into a political morass. Just because one has been a state senator does not mean he/she has the relevant experience to manage a large state agency. Former Senator Brooks Douglas would be a poor choice for any position of responsibility in the Henry Cabinet or at any state agency. The Senator has a reputation at the Capitol for irresponsibility and a penchant for skipping important meetings at a whim. Largent would be a dramatic demonstration of inclusiveness by the Governor-elect.