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When being mentioned for a White House job is almost as good as getting the job itself

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A new cast of characters is jockeying around town to be seen as close to the incoming White House so that they can collect hefty sums from those seeking to influence policy-making.

Lobbyists and business consultants in particular are looking to sell any connection they can to the president’s inner circle.

Getting mentioned for an administration job is almost as good as getting the job itself.

A group of Trump allies recently received a message about Rep. Thomas Massie ’s name circulating for Agriculture Secretary.

Massie had backed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary and was looking to rehabilitate his image, a former campaign official said.

“People who float their names out are not in the mix,” said one former Trump administration staffer.

VR Score

79

Informative language

76

Neutral language

69

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

49

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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