Among issues for firefighters: A standard 24-foot ladder isn't enough to get on top of the wing of an A380, so should trucks carry 34-foot ladders that require extra manpower?
In terms of the departures and replacements at the top of the West Wing, yours and others, a lot of the candidates who are being mentioned or who are certain to take those roles are sort of coming from within the White House or within the general Obama sphere.