Is Neera Tanden a stalking horse?
Maybe.
The other Biden appointee proposals represent a great deal of specific competence in their respective assignments, and ought to be a great deal less controversial... but Neera Tanden is a liberal firebrand, and her mention has ignited a great deal of angst among the right wing chattering class.
Could it be that she's not really the serious candidate... but meant to let the right wing vent a bit before a more moderate candidate is announced?
Discuss among yourselves
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