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If others were less obscure, the Cabinet as a unit was none the less notable as the creature of Presidential will, where Chance vied with Favoritism as arbiter.
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Editor's note · Context
Sumner highlights the unusual nature of the Cabinet's formation, suggesting it was heavily influenced by the President's personal preferences rather than merit.
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