[SamAdams76]

Trump is already down to a short list. Those who didn't make the short list are going to be all over the airwaves saying they don't want it to begin with.

Purely a face-saving maneuver.

[Cboldt]

-- Trump is already down to a short list. Those who didn't make the short list are going to be all over the airwaves saying they don't want it to begin with.
Purely a face-saving maneuver. --

To the extent it saves face. Trump isn't going to disclose who was on the list, only who his selection is. Meanwhile, anybody who pipes up is signaling that they aren't on the list. Some face saving! They know they are not on the list, but isn't it better to leave the public wondering? "Maybe Kasich is on the list" goes the public, until Kasich opens his yap and reveals that Trump wasn't seriously considering him.