I have heard from my DC insider friends that more than one person declined the offer due to her well-known shortcomings as a boss and belief that she couldn’t win.
That’s why you don’t see people like Gavin Newsome jumping up and down for ‘joy.’ You hook up with her and your future political chances are zero.
95% of her White House staff has resigned, due to poor treatment, and working conditions.
Can you imagine being her 2nd in command? Every misstep would be your fault.
Also, they know she can’t win, and don’t want to be associated with the loser.