I doubt this is a situation where the rope-a-dope would be used.
More like a "stealth candidate" scenario.
Well, not so much rope-a-dope, but sending her up there for the purpose of having the Dems tip their hand.
If she's rejected, fine. If not, then maybe we have something here.
Let's all remember how Roberts shined in the Committee hearings. He delivered multiple pimp-slaps to the Dems by showing his command of the subject matter.
Let's wait for the hearings and see how she performs.