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The Patriotic Business of Seeking Office: James K. Polk and the Patronage by John Devoti (Paperback, 2006)

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Author: John Devoti. Since George Washington, presidents have had to balance the need for competent civil servants with the desire to satisfy their supporters. Despite pressure from the party faithful, the chief executives looked to qualifications first and loyalty to the party second, and Polk was no exception.