Overview

• Bill Scher’s Politico column proposes 21 ‘shadow’ roles to mirror executive departments with an unofficial Democratic team.
• Selections combine former Biden officials like Samantha Power and Lina Khan with celebrities such as Jon Stewart, Bill Nye and Nikki Glaser.
• Additional recommendations include Mark Cuban for Commerce, Gov. Katie Hobbs for Education and Abigail Spanberger as CIA Director.
• Observers on conservative outlets and social media describe the lineup as a ‘fantasy’ and question the practical impact of celebrity appointments.
• The proposal draws on Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s earlier call and echoes a similar 2017 idea by Rep. Wiley Nickel, but lacks formal Democratic Party endorsement.