| Momofnew, I don't think talking to people about possible cabinet positions is in any way underhanded -- no appointments can be made until the person is in office, and all have to be approved by the Senate - but obviously it makes sense to be vetting people along the way. I wouldn't want a president who is running without a clue as to who he (or she) might want in their cabinet-- at the same time it would be unprecedented for the candidate to announce their choices in advance of the election.
In other words, I can't imagine any competent presidential candidates NOT having private discussions with potential cabinet appointees well in advance of the election. |