New SecDef on Verge of Approval

For John, BLUF:  This won't happen to often in the next 23 months.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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From The Wall Street Journal, "New Defense Chief Ashton Carter Unanimously Approved by Senate Panel".

Ashton Carter Likely to Start at Pentagon on Friday After Full Senate Vote Wednesday or Thursday

So, is this comity, or did the President pick the one person he thought would make it through the process?

Regards  —  Cliff