The job of a Cabinet member is to give the president input on a particular area of expertise. After the president has made a decision, Cabinet members help support and promote it. President-elect Barack Obama has made it clear that he wants people on his Cabinet who will speak up and disagree with him.
Read about a controversial issue in today’s paper and imagine that the president holds a view on it that is the opposite of yours. Create a set of talking points that respectfully and confidently explain why your position is better for the country.