I respect their ability to be professionals.
Just like my parents voted for JFK because of his commitment to the country, not allowing their fellings about Roman Catholicism confuse the issue.
Just like I have no problem with AG John Ashcroft, even though I find the fundie Pentecostal religion strange and odd. Ashcroft is clearly rising to the demands of the time with a thoughtful commitment to the law and the constitution.
In another vein completely, Eastern europe is now being run in large measure by fomer communists. Their talent and abilities is much more important for in may governemntal functions than is their past ideology.
The only relevant question I can think of for a nominee like Brame, who has served in the same post before, is: did he or she serve honorably and effectively, and are they willing to do so again?
Their personal belief system, as guaranteed by the constitution, is their business.
Ed