I'm not much impressed with how he got there, mostly. The system in place for the vetting of applicants and recommendations to the Gov for those deemed to be suitable,was bypassed and ignored.

This nomination came about directly from the Gov's staff and pushedbythose Senators who supported Schlemmer for the position. That takes us back to how these things used to work: Political connections vs any attempt at interviews, resumesand passing muster from an advisory council.

In the current political climate in Harrisburg, no surprise that the nomination passed by a 49 to 1 vote and was taken on fairly short notice, late in the day. Rendell's people wanted Schlemmer, they got Schlemmer.