What does everyone think of hiring a guy who has never followed racing?

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/New-NYRA-chief-I-really-don-t-know-much-about-4102498.php

TGJB: Sounds like someone who might understand the need to publish drug test results at some point.

miff: Gotta give the guy a chance.On the surface, a pure political appointee with no regard for the expertise/background required to possibly move racing forward in NY.