Quote Originally Posted by delmbox View Post
But they're often not filled by those most qualified and talented to do so, historically with a strong bias towards white people. Which is kinda the point people are making regarding this case.
I'm not sure she has got the gig based purely on that though. I think she has it because it will get the most numbers.

Talent seems to get trumped by 'popular' people in modern culture sadly. Look at reality TV for example. Talent isn't what you'd associate with most of them.