Lee, first of all no one really believes what you say. Even I can tell that this is an overt grab for power.
Second, I'm positive you would make a horrible Sec-State. Just from what I've read, you have no diplomacy skills, no concept of speech-craft, and no understanding on how to work well with people you don't like. Wendy being Sec-Def is more understandably, at least she don't have to worry about being nice to people.
And finally, didn't you just get your arse kicked recently? I should know, I had ringside seats. After all, it is a rare day to watch the country next to you lose a war so completely. And if you don't believe me, look for Kingdom of Hermantine and tell me what you see.