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helpisontheway

(5,008 posts)
Sun Dec 13, 2020, 07:20 PM Dec 2020

Obama administration was known for no drama or leaks..

There seem to be so many leaks about people that Biden is considering. I can’t tell if these are trial balloons or if people are leaking things. Like the Mayor Bottoms leak yesterday that she was offered a position (some said Ambassador to Bahamas) but turned it down. Or others whose names float. I guess they are deliberately doing it similar to vp contenders. Hope they do not leak once the major positions are filled.

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Obama administration was known for no drama or leaks.. (Original Post) helpisontheway Dec 2020 OP
I think it's very smart to let it be known that she was offered a spot. Squinch Dec 2020 #1
Not really leaks Pantagruel Dec 2020 #2
 

Pantagruel

(2,580 posts)
2. Not really leaks
Sun Dec 13, 2020, 07:26 PM
Dec 2020

It's the vetting process. People other than the nominee are asked about them and soon word on who's being considered gets around. Sometimes the "leaks" are deliberate to gauge reactions.

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