ich - // With Johnson's track record he was taking a big gamble employing him. //
I think you are absolutely right, and this I believe, speaks to the major issue with Boris Johnson.
Quite simply, he is not a politician, or a leader.
He has swept into Number Ten on a tide of goodwill resulting in some shrewd and farsighted plans, which may well be more Cummings' than his - getting Brexit through.
But now, the job of actually running a cabinet, and the country, comes into force, and Johnson is simply not up to it.
He has neither the simple political experience, or the man management skills, to build and maintain the level of intellect and skill around him that compensate for his weaknesses, of which there are many.
The party scandal encapsulates his lack of control, his personal judgement, and his ability to read and adjust to the mood of the electorate.
The Tories have to accept that he will only get worse, since none of his failings are even been recognised, much less addressed and adjusted, and as such, he will be unelectable by the time the election arrives.
I suspect there are already plans to replace him moving into action, and it will be a relief for all concerned when he goes, including him I'm sure.