David Gergen : An obvious candidate as leader : An admirable Shinseki performed selfless act of service be resigning VA post . VA needs world-class leader with support team of ex-servicemen and women , he says . Gergen : It 's a narrow field of qualified . Ashton Carter . He is the only one who has been in combat. Gergen Most crucial is recruiting top-flight veterans who can help imaginatively pull VA into shape .
David Gergen : An admirable Shinseki performed selfless act of service be resigning VA post . VA needs world-class leader with support team of ex-servicemen and women , he says . Gergen : It 's a narrow field of qualified . Ashton Carter . He is the only one who has been in combat. Gergen Most crucial is recruiting top-flight veterans who can help imaginatively pull VA into shape .