(Commentary co-written by Craig Volden, professor of public policy and politics and co-director of the Center for Effective Lawmaking) As President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet nominees have been named, much of the discussion has been about their ideological leanings. Is Biden balancing the moderate and progressive wings of his party in a meaningful way? This is too narrow a focus. After all, who cares how “liberal” cabinet members are if they are – ultimately – ineffective? What if they lack the expertise or the temperament to reach across the aisle to get things done?