DADT

As careful readers of this blogathon may remember, making hot button culture war issues a priority early in the administration is not something I espouse, since I remember my history. Nevertheless, repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Clinton's ridiculous compromise that almost derailed his administration before the paint was even dry, continues to bubble about in the background. So, I was wondering, what does the retention of Robert Gates as SecDef do to make it happen?