I see no evidence of bribes, but you ar3 obviously right about personal agendas. These agendas are why the appointees recommended by Bernie like Lisa Khan were able to inact substantial beneficial changes and Biden was able to take credit for it, but unsurprisingly often did not. Both because mushy brain and never having known that’s what his people were doing. His attention was available though, as evidenced by his behavior around Israel and Gaza, it just wasn’t a good thing to have when you’re trying to achieve positive change.

You are incorrect about barring them all. Many were very good nominees. I agree about Blinken and Garland though, fuck them both.