Ideally, he would like to appoint his own man to the post.
The administration would like to appoint a war "czar" to coordinate the civilian and military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mr. Bloomberg revealed the names of a few people that he would like to appoint to important posts at City Hall.
It has been made clear to me that News Corporation would like to appoint a new editor of the Times.
Boris Johnson, who might like to appoint him, and who certainly wants to be re-elected as mayor, saw his chance to oppose the cuts in police spending.
"It has been made clear to me that News Corporation would like to appoint a new editor of The Times," Mr. Harding told his staff.
"Ideally I would like to appoint a manager with experience who will still be here next season, but that is ideally".
The Gore campaign, for example, has let it be known that it would like to appoint a Republican governor as education secretary.
In the past, Mr. Bush has indicated that he would like to appoint members from both parties who support private accounts.
I think Bush would like to appoint a woman, all things being equal, but he and his supporters care more about getting a Justice who will advance their agenda.
