Sock Puppets and Shadow Factions: The Politics of Fed Confirmation The confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair has exposed a more insidious phenomenon than mere partisan gridlock: the rise of shadow factions within Washington.
Elizabeth Warren's critique of Warsh, labeling him a "sock puppet" for Trump, strikes at the heart of this trend. Warren's reservations about Warsh's credentials and character are well documented.
However, her characterization of his role in the administration highlights a disturbing reality: loyalty to one's party or leader often takes precedence over independent judgment.