C'mon guys.

When Washington ran unopposed to win the first presidential election in the nation’s history, in 1789, he chose Jefferson for his Cabinet so it would be inclusive of differing viewpoints. Those viewpoints were both deferential AND in accordance with the constitution.

The forces we face are opposed to the constitution and all it stands for. What other reason are we debating...one man...or first principles?

Let's view this as an opportunity and not a petty reason for division.

I think he had been warned if he didn't have Jefferson in it, then Jefferson might oppose his government....the very idea of America. That's what division does for those who want the same thing at the end of the day.

Maybe I'm being naive?

The difference today is that we are trying to fight a common enemy within...not without.

Shouldn't we follow the wisdom of our Founders.

It is good to have these debates, since I think we all want the same thing. To that end, perhaps these debates get us closer to what the Founders intended?