Common,
My point was HOW he was appointed. It was done by one man, Schiff. Did Schiff ask others? Did Schiff consult with leaders of the different Jewish denominations? Was a vote taken?
True Straus was appointed but who made Schiff leader of American Jews to decide who the 1st Jewish cabinet member would be?
Again it goes back to the original question. Schiff worked his way into the highest levels of govt by being rich, influential & well connected (just like Simon Wolf) which caused him to be considered the leader of American Jews despite not being appointed, voted for or deciding on by the rest of American Jews.
