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nitpicker

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Tue Feb 14, 2017, 09:17 AM Feb 2017

Petraeus, Kellogg, Harward: Meet potential Flynn replacements

Source: CNN

Petraeus, Kellogg, Harward: Meet potential Flynn replacements

By Eli Watkins, CNN
Updated 7:28 AM ET, Tue February 14, 2017

Washington (CNN) — Michael Flynn tendered his resignation as national security adviser on Monday night, creating an opening in one of the most important positions in the White House.

President Donald Trump tapped retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg to serve as acting national security adviser, elevating the man who served as the national security council's chief of staff to the top role on a temporary basis.

Kellogg was in the running to hold the position full-time, as well as retired Gen. David Petraeus and former Vice Admiral Bob Harward, a source told CNN Monday evening. A senior official told CNN Tuesday that Harward is considered the top contender for the job.
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Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2017/02/14/politics/david-petraeus-keith-kellogg-bob-harward/



I note they seem to have passed over K.T. McFarland...
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Petraeus, Kellogg, Harward: Meet potential Flynn replacements (Original Post) nitpicker Feb 2017 OP
Gen Betrayus is known for his tight lips HAB911 Feb 2017 #1
He's still on probation nitpicker Feb 2017 #2
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