[Black Tooth]

Until I see a report specifically naming the other candidates who withdrew, I will consider the above story, a bogus CYA story concocted by the Whitehouse to manipulate sympathy from the Republican base, many of whom are quite angry with them at the moment.

Agree and was mulling that over.

But how could they possibly put that out there if in fact it was inaccurate? These nominations come few and far between. It's not like a top potential nominee would forever remain quiet after being passed over, due to the administration implying that top potential nominees chose to opt out before a nominee was even chosen.

And how could they not reveal the names? If in fact it were true, would it not help their position to reveal the names?

[TAdams8591]

I agree it doesn't make sense. Including the names would certainly add credibility to the story.

I was thinking since none of the candidates know which particular candidates withdrew their names and which didn't, the ones who didn't think the whitehouse was referring to someone else. None of them has the means or the opportunity to question all the other candidates to learn the truth and each one is blind about the actions of the other.

The above is the best I can explain it, this time of night, LOL!

Do we even know all of the potential nominees on the President's list? Or is only the Whitehouse privy to each and every name on their list?