05-04-2019 16:43 via sltrib.com

Catherine Rampell: Trump’s next possible Fed nominee can’t understand basic policy issues

Video: It’s always concerning when the president chooses an unqualified political operative to an important position. But this is especially true if we’re talking about appointments to the Federal Reserve Board, which should be independent. Post columnist Catherine Rampell says that’s exactly why President Trump’s choice of Stephen Moore - a long-time GOP political operative and professional Trump surrogate - has been so troubling. (Joshua Carroll , Danielle Kunitz/The Wa
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