SCOOP: Joe Biden has selected Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as secretary of defense, per people familiar. Announcement could come as soon as tomorrow. Story @laraseligman + @NatashaBertrandhttps://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/07/lloyd-austin-biden-secretary-defense-frontrunner-contender-443479?2 …
He seems to have a great record but only 4 years out of military means he needs a waiver from Congress. Without a majority (and maybe even with one) that will be hard. GOP will be max hypocritical in opposing everyone Biden nominates.
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