http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-ambassadors-appointments-20130726,0,6068464.story

Caroline Kennedy nomination as envoy to Japan points to larger trend

President Obama's ambassador nominations have been political more often than not in this term, outpacing other recent administrations. Some criticize the trend, which continues with Caroline Kennedy.

• by Paul Richter
• July 25, 2013